0 something that you say or do that shows what you think or want, usually in a way that is not direct: --
[ + that ] He's dropped (= given) several hints to the boss that he'll quit if he doesn't get a promotion.
Did she give you any hints about where she was going?
You can't take (= understand) a hint, can you? Just go away and leave me alone!
3 to say or do something that shows what you think or want, usually in a way that is not direct: --
[ + (that) ] Mum's hinted (that) she might pay for my trip to Mexico.
He's hinted at the possibility of moving to Canada.
4 a statement or action that suggests what you think or want in an indirect way: --
We can complete it step by step however long the road is and it can't be completed however short the road is if you don't even mark your footprint.
Можем да го завършим стъпка по стъпка, колкото и дълъг да е пътят и не може да бъде завършен, колкото и кратък да е пътят, ако дори не маркирате отпечатъка си.