hint to
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a suggestion directed at someone
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- She gave a subtle hint to her colleague about the approaching deadline.
- Was that a hint to me to offer some help?
- He dropped a strong hint to his parents about wanting a new bike.
- The teacher offered a gentle hint to the student about revising for the test.
- I took it as a direct hint to leave the party early.
- Don't expect him to give a clear hint to you; he prefers you figure things out.
- The manager’s comments were a not-so-subtle hint to the team to improve productivity.
- Receiving such a vague hint to act quickly can be confusing.
- He waited for her to give a hint to him that she was interested.
- Is there any hint to us about what we should prepare?