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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
Vocabulary

difference between 'man in action' and 'man of action'

Hi,

Like the title, could you let me know the difference?
I'm not a native. Emotion: smile
  

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Man in action sounds like a description of an image of a man acting; it can be either figurative or literal. Man of action means a (male) person who is characterised by action; it carries the idea of motivation, initiative, determination, etc.

  • Man in action sounds like a description of an image of a man acting; it can be either figurative or literal.
  • Man of action means a (male) person who is characterised by action; it carries the idea of motivation, initiative, determination, etc.
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Man in action sounds like a description of an image of a man acting; it can be either figurative or literal. Man of actionmeans a (male) person who is characterised by action; it carries the idea of motivation, initiative, determination, etc.

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