English Explanatory Dictionary

word to the wise

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A brief piece of advice.
adv
  1. Used to emphasis following as a piece of significant advice.

Pronunciation

En-au-word to the wise.ogg

Word forms

word to the wise words to the wise

Etymology

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

Related words

Word of Wisdom a nod is as good as a wink verbum sat verbum sapienti
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