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word to the wise en · ADV

Pronunciation

Etymology

From a longer saying: "A word to the wise is sufficient".

Meanings

  1. (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)

word to the wise en · NOUN

Pronunciation

Etymology

From a longer saying: "A word to the wise is sufficient".

Meanings

  1. (idiomatic) A brief piece of advice.

Forms

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Relateds

Word of Wisdom