of few words, man of
a man of few words
A man who does not speak often or at length. Despite being a man of few words, Joseph was well-respected in his field because of his actions.
See also: few, man, of, word
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
of few words, man of
Also, woman of few words. A person who does not speak much; also, a person of action rather than words. For example, A woman of few words, Susan hardly seemed like a successful lawyer, or Harry's a man of few words but he gets things done. This characteristic has been considered praiseworthy since Homer's time, but the precise idiom dates only from about 1600. Shakespeare had it in Henry V (3:2): "Men of few words are the best men."
See also: few, man, of
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- a man of few words
- a man/woman of few words
- man of few words
- man of few words, a
- man of color
- man on the make
- kept man
- man after my own heart
- a man, woman, etc. after your own heart
- a man after (one's) own heart