man of action Meaning of "man of action"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) someone inclined to act first and think later

Usage(s):

  1. For a self-proclaimed dreamer and devout Buddhist, U Nu turned in a remarkable job as a man of action.
  2. He gives Balian heft and winsomeness as a pensive man of action.
  3. With the bland looks of a small-town accountant and an even blander style of oratory, Rudd, 51, doesn't fit the typical mold of an Australian man of action.
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