WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
right′-hand man′, 
  1. an indispensable or invaluable assistant;
    right hand.
  • 1655–65

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
right-hand (prenominal)
  1. of, relating to, located on, or moving towards the right: a right-hand bend, this car has right-hand drive
  2. for use by the right hand; right-handed
  3. right-hand man ⇒ one's most valuable assistant or supporter
'right-hand man' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
man Friday - right-hand

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