a man/woman of few words
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
a woman of few words
A woman who does not speak often or at length. Despite being a woman of few words, Sarah was well-respected in her field because of her actions.
See also: few, of, woman, word
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
a man (or woman) of few words
a taciturn person.See also: few, man, of, word
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a man/woman of few ˈwords
a person who does not talk much: Mr Robins was a man of few words, but his opinions were always respected.See also: few, man, of, woman, word
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- a man 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
- man of many parts