strong, silent type

strong, silent type

cliché A person, especially a man, who exudes strength by taking action without expressing or worrying about their emotions. I've always been attracted to the strong, silent type, but whenever I'm in a relationship with a guy like that, I find it infuriating that he never tells me what he's thinking or includes me in the decision-making process.
See also: silent, type
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

the strong, silent type

a strong, quiet man. Clark looks like the strong, silent type. Actually he is slightly deaf and that's fat, not muscle.
See also: silent, type
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

strong silent type

A man of action who is reserved and masks his feelings. For example, Paula always preferred the strong silent type to more extroverted men. Almost never used for a woman, this expression may be obsolescent. [c. 1900]
See also: silent, strong, type
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
See also:
  • strong silent type
  • the strong, silent type
  • a sight to behold
  • Do you know who I am?
  • Don't you know who I am?
  • (I'll) see you in hell!
  • (you) can't please everyone
  • (good) black don't crack
  • computer says no
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