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:
6 to say or do something that shows in an indirect way what you think or want:
He doesn't take hints very easily, but he'll catch on to what you're saying eventually.
He hasn't announced his decision officially, but he's dropped several hints.
Margaret dropped a hint that she'd like to come to the party.
They dropped several hints that they were about to get married.
You have to be blunt with him. He can't take a hint.
My boss hinted that I'm being considered for promotion.
They've been hinting at the possibility of launching a take-over bid.
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