The phrase "Ein Mann, ein Wort" goes back to a ballad by the German playwright, poet and philosopher Friedrich Schiller.
What does it mean?
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- Every person is only allowed to say one word.
- This man is very taciturn.
- This is an honourable man. He will keep his word.
- You would like to have a word with this man.
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