He is a man of parts who paints, cooks, and plays music.
man of parts
idiomA man who is talented in multiple areas of life.
Origin
disputed originThe phrase saw much use in the 17th and 18th centuries in Europe, especially in England.
The new manager is a man of parts, skilled in both engineering and creative marketing strategies.
As a true man of parts, he navigated the complex worlds of diplomacy, philosophy, and classical literature with equal grace and intellectual depth.
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be a man
To put up with something or take responsibility for it; to deal with something, such as pain or misfortune, without complaining.
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be one's own man
To behave independently without the influence of others.
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be the bigger man
To walk away from a conflict to prevent it from escalating.
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boldly go where no man has gone before
To break new ground.
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broken man
A man who has suffered significant and enduring emotional pain as a result of a highly unpleasant or traumatic event.
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every man has a price
Everyone can be bribed or corrupted for a certain price.
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faceless man
Someone who is not elected to political office, but exerts power over political affairs from behind the scenes.
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funny man
Alternative form of funnyman.