Vocabulary C1: something that you say or do in an indirect way in order to show somebody what you are thinking

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something that you say or do in an indirect way in order to show somebody what you are thinking

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He gave a broad HINT (= one that was obvious) that he was thinking of retiring.

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At the first HINT of trouble, they left.

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There was more than a HINT of sadness in his voice.

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The teacher’s book gives useful HINTS on how to develop reading skills.

Something that you say or do in an indirect way in order to show somebody what you are thinking