men of action
Those who act
Men of action are people who act decisively rather than deliberating or theorizing.
The phrase carries masculine connotations of boldness and physical capability—soldiers, adventurers, leaders who make things happen: He admired men of action over philosophers.
The expression sounds somewhat dated; modern usage might substitute "people of action" or simply describe someone as decisive.
- doerPerson who acts
- achieverOne who accomplishes goals
- gladiatorAncient Roman arena combatant
- special opsElite covert military forces
- go-getterAmbitious, driven person
problem solver · troubleshooter · warrior · activist · vanguard · firefighter · executor · pioneer · samurai · hero · adventurer · risk taker · commander · point man · soldier · rescuer · boots on the ground · crusader
men of actionphilosophers
Seekers of fundamental truths
thinkers · intellectuals · theorists · contemplatives · dreamers
men of actionbystanders
People present but uninvolved
spectators · do-nothings · couch potatoes · sluggards · loafers
men of actiontalkers
Those who speak
blowhards · windbags · empty suits · armchair critics · pundits
action, actions, acting, actor, actors, actress, active, activate, activation