a man of few words

US /ə mæn əv fjuː wɜːrdz/
UK /ə mæn əv fjuː wɜːrdz/
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말수가 적은 사람, 과묵한 사람

a person who does not speak much, especially one who only says what is necessary

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My grandfather was a man of few words, but when he spoke, everyone listened.
우리 할아버지는 말수가 적은 분이었지만, 말씀하시면 모두가 귀 기울였다.
He's a man of few words, so don't expect a long explanation.
그는 말수가 적은 사람이니 긴 설명을 기대하지 마.