Meaning of Silent Sam | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A person who seldom or never speaks; a taciturn or unresponsive individual.
   attributive, informal, sometimes
2. A machine, device, etc. which operates without making noticeable sound.
   broadly, informal
3. A mixed alcoholic beverage, usually containing vodka, a cola soft drink, and other ingredients.
   informal

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Examples

“But because Pierce has usually avoided the news media and gone about his work⟳ in the quiet behind-the-scenes way that brought him eminence as a top New York City litigator, the press⟳ has derisively tagged him "Silent Sam."”

“Now he threw the Silent Sam treatment on me.”

“It's hard to get⟳ input from the Silent Sam even with a direct⟳ question⟳—this person just doesn't have⟳ anything to say⟳.”

“With Silent Sam clients it is important for group leaders to make⟳ active and continuous efforts to get⟳ them involved in the group.”

“"I've named my new noiseless aeroplane—Army Air Scout—I've named that Silent Sam. Wait⟳ until you hear⟳ it, or rather, don't hear⟳ it, and I think⟳ you'll agree⟳ with me. Silent Sam for Uncle Sam!"”

“Or if you're a coward, there's Silent Sam ($1950), an automated early-warning safety robot flagman.”

“Ingredients: 13 oz vodka, 1 liter cola, (pepsi, coca cola...), 6-10 scoops iced tea. . . . Add⟳ all ingredients to a punch bowl.”

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