clear hint
Frequency: 7.211.5 per million words
a strong or obvious hint
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Examples (10)
- Her yawn was a clear hint that it was time for us to leave.
- The manager gave a clear hint that layoffs were coming by discussing budget cuts.
- He dropped a clear hint about wanting a new watch for his birthday.
- Didn't you get the clear hint when she looked at her watch and sighed?
- The treasure map contained several clear hints that led us directly to the prize.
- If you want him to ask you out, you'll have to give him a very clear hint.
- A clear hint was given, but he completely missed it.
- It was a surprisingly clear hint from someone who is usually very subtle.
- His repeated glances at the door were a clear hint that he was anxious to leave.
- Despite the clear hint in her email, he failed to understand the urgency of the situation.