word to the wise en · ADV
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From a longer saying: "A word to the wise is sufficient".
Meanings
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(idiomatic) Used to emphasis following as a piece of significant advice.
Well have fun, but, word to the wise, don't let your sister take control.
Relateds
a nod is as good as a wink · verbum sat · verbum sapienti
Translations (10)
it a buon intenditor poche parole (idiomatic) · es un consejo (idiomatic) · fi pieni neuvo (idiomatic) · el ο νοών νοείτω (idiomatic) · fr à bon entendeur salut (idiomatic) · pl słowo mądrości (idiomatic) · cs chytrému napověz (idiomatic) · es a buen entendedor, pocas palabras bastan (idiomatic) · cs moudrému napověz (idiomatic) · de wenn ich dir einen Rat geben darf (idiomatic)