man of few words
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Those who know him say he is passionate about music and a man of few words but much action.
From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025
Garret Dillahunt’s character, Alfred Jeffreys, is a man of few words, but he has some pretty interesting turns of phrase, like the one you mentioned.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2024
For a generation of kids from Beverly Hills, that spot was a simple diner run by a humble man of few words at a grill.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2024
"He led the way in that respect. He's a man of few words but when he goes out and performs like that, he's a real leader in this team."
From BBC • Mar. 15, 2024
Ray was always a man of few words, and for several moments he digested what I had said.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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