common man—
1. an ordinary man, not distinguished by rank or position:
- Mr. Brooks is a common man. He is not a hero, he is not always fighting against dangerous criminals….
2. said of ordinary people (both men and women) in general:
- The common man is portrayed as the helpless victim of opportunistic politicians.
common woman—
1. an ordinary woman, not distinguished by rank or position:
- Rosa Parks was a common woman who had a huge effect on U.S. civil rights movements.
2. (euph., dated) a prostitute:
- She was a common woman when he met her, and had since become the most drunken creature it was possible to meet with.