take the hint en · VERB
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Meanings
- Synonym of take a hint.
- (idiomatic) Concede to mounting evidence; wake up and smell the coffee.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| took the hint | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| taking the hint | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| takes the hint | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| taken the hint | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |