man of few words

be a man

To put up with something or take responsibility for it; to deal with something, such as pain or misfortune, without complaining.

be one's own man

To behave independently without the influence of others.

be the bigger man

To walk away from a conflict to prevent it from escalating.

boldly go where no man has gone before

To break new ground.

broken man

A man who has suffered significant and enduring emotional pain as a result of a highly unpleasant or traumatic event.

empty words

Any type of talk with little meaning; a message that seems to contain meaningful content but is actually vapid.

every man has a price

Everyone can be bribed or corrupted for a certain price.

faceless man

Someone who is not elected to political office, but exerts power over political affairs from behind the scenes.