a man of letters
man of letters
A man who is well-versed in literature and related scholarly pursuits. As a man of letters, the professor could easily speak for hours on the works of Shakespeare.
See also: letter, man, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
a man (or woman) of letters
a scholar or writer.See also: letter, man, of
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- man of letters
- a man of few words
- a man/woman of few words
- man of few words
- man of few words, a
- ladies' man
- a ladies' man
- man on the make
- a man after (one's) own heart
- a man, woman, etc. after your own heart