word to the wise

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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Noun

word to the wise (plural words to the wise)

1. (idiomatic) A brief piece of advice.

Related terms

• Word of Wisdom

Adverb

word to the wise

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.

Translations

idiomatic

• Czech: moudrému napověz, chytrému napověz
• Finnish: pieni neuvo
• French: à bon entendeur salut (fr)
• German: wenn ich dir einen Rat geben darf
• Greek: ο νοών νοείτω (o noón noeíto)
• Italian: a buon intenditor poche parole
• Polish: słowo mądrości n
• Spanish: un consejo, a buen entendedor, pocas palabras bastan (es)

See also

• a nod is as good as a wink
• verbum sat or verbum sapienti