the poor man's somebody/something
US /ðə pʊr mænz ˈsʌmˌbɑːdi/ˈsʌmˌθɪŋ/
UK /ðə pʊr mænz ˈsʌmˌbɑːdi/ˈsʌmˌθɪŋ/
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tańsza wersja, mniej wyrafinowana wersja
a cheaper or less sophisticated version of something or someone else
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This instant coffee is the poor man's espresso.
Ta kawa rozpuszczalna to espresso dla ubogich.
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He's often called the poor man's Brad Pitt because of his similar looks but lack of fame.
Często nazywa się go Bradem Pittem dla ubogich ze względu na podobny wygląd, ale brak sławy.