hint to

Frequency: 6.89.0 per million words

a suggestion directed at someone

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Examples (10)

  • 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?