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Could you tell me some alternative phrases that can replace "young man"?

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Rebecca

There aren't really any phrases that replace the phrase "young man". The few that exist sound very formal and old fashioned compared to "young man", such as "young chap" or "young fellow". "Young man" is the most common way to refer to a young adult who is a male.

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