man in the mirror

Meanings

nounman in the mirror (plural men in the mirror)

Oneself, one's reflection, usually used in the context of introspection and self-reflection on the solution to a problem.
I’m starting with the man in the mirror I'm asking him to change his ways […] If you wanna make the world a better place Take a look at yourself, and then make a change
1988, Glen Ballard, Siedah Garrett, “Man in the Mirror”, in Bad, performed by Michael Jackson

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