What Does "he can be a little eccentric at times" Mean?
Learn what "he can be a little eccentric at times" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
He can be a little eccentric at times, although I'd like to
It means the person sometimes behaves in a strange or unusual way, but not necessarily in a bad way.
From Married To My Brother’S Ex, Episode 9
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker gives a mild, softened description of someone who behaves a little oddly.
Usage Scenario
Use this for a polite, softened description of someone unusual. It is better than calling someone weird directly.
Better ways to say it
He can be a little eccentric at times.
He's a little eccentric.
He can be odd sometimes.
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