say a few words Idiom, Proverb

a man of few words

"a man who says little; who uses few words" Chung is a man of few words, but when he speaks, people listen.

a picture is worth a thousand words

a picture is easier to understand than a report or essay Instead of more talk, I'll draw thousand words a diagram. A picture is worth a thousand words.

a play on words

a pun, a word or phrase that has two meanings When a man says he'll give you a ring, it may be a play on words.

a way with words

natural ability to speak, the gift of the gab Ask Viv to write the speech. She has a way with words.

a wordsmith

a person who works with words, a writer or author Ask Jan if it's colour or color. She's a wordsmith.

actions speak louder than words

people judge by actions more than words, practice what you preach Parents should remember that actions speak louder than words. Kids imitate their parents.

at a loss for words

unable to think of a reply or something to say When he asked why I wanted the vase, I was at a loss for words.

doesn't mince words

does not say nice words when complaining, call a spade a spade When Greta is angry she doesn't mince words. She tells you what is bothering her.

eat your words

regret what you said, admit you were wrong He told me the answer, and I had to eat my words. I was wrong.

famous last words

a prediction that is false - the opposite happens, twist of fate """We don't need a spare tire. We never have flat tires on this car."" ""Sure. Famous last words!"""

say a few words

To accord a abbreviate accent or present a abrupt annual of something. I've asked Ms. Thompson to say a few words afore the accumulation begins. Later in the book, I will accord with Samuel Beckett's access on the avant-garde, but first, I'd like to say a few words about his aboriginal adolescence in Ireland.Learn more: few, say, word

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