man of few words

Idioms  

1. see under few words.

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Example Sentences

Johnny didn’t talk to many people, he was a man of few words, and the fact I got an interview, I was just like, “Whoa.”

From Los Angeles Times

Grainier is a man of few words, which makes the few times he does speak of his feelings all the more powerful, and Edgerton is able to convey his thoughts and emotions through his eyes and body, as the way he looks at something often says as much as if he actually put it into words.

From Los Angeles Times

Now Brook, a man of few words, needs to find a way to ensure Baker, a man of many, does not overthink in the days inbetween.

From BBC

Redick looked as if he might stiffen under the postseason spotlight, the rookie coach uncharacteristically a man of few words and no smiles in his pregame news conference.

From Los Angeles Times

He is straight-talking, often a man of few words in interviews - some might say a classic Yorkshire trait.

From BBC