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take a hint

/teɪk ə hɪnt/ /teɪk ə hɪnt/
expression Everyday Life Informal
Informal
  1. 1 laftan anlamak, imayı anlamak

Definition (English)

To understand a subtle suggestion or indirect warning.

Example Sentences

  1. I yawned twice, but he couldn't take a hint and stayed.
    İki kez esnedim ama laftan anlamadı ve kaldı.
  2. He can't take a hint.
    Laftan anlamıyor.

Synonyms

get the hinttake the hint

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