hint

allusione, accenno

Qualcosa che si dice o si fa per suggerire un’idea senza esprimerla direttamente.

In inglese semplice: Something said or done to suggest an idea without saying it directly.

• He didn’t take the hint.
• She dropped a hint about her birthday present.
• His glance at the clock was a hint that we should leave.

Come si usa: a hint that… (Was that a hint that you want us to leave?)

Sinonimi: suggestion, signal

Espressioni comuni: drop a hint, take the hint, a subtle hint

indizio, suggerimento

Piccola informazione che aiuta a trovare una risposta o a risolvere un problema.

In inglese semplice: A small piece of information that helps you find an answer or solve a problem.

• Can I have a hint?
• The teacher gave us hints to solve the puzzle.
• That last hint helped me guess the answer.

Come si usa: a hint about something (Can you give me a hint about the answer?)

Sinonimi: clue, tip

Espressioni comuni: give a hint, a helpful hint, hint about something

accenno, traccia, pizzico

Quantità molto piccola di qualcosa, oppure un segno appena percepibile della sua presenza.

In inglese semplice: A very small amount or slight sign of something.

• The soup has a hint of garlic.
• I noticed a hint of a smile.
• There wasn’t a hint of doubt in his reply.

Come si usa: a hint of something (There was a hint of anger in her voice.)

Sinonimi: trace, touch, suggestion

Espressioni comuni: a hint of, hint of lemon, hint of sadness

accennare, lasciare intendere

Far capire qualcosa senza dirlo apertamente.

In inglese semplice: To suggest something without saying it directly.

• She hinted that she wanted some help.
• He has hinted at leaving his job.
• Are you hinting that I should pay?

Come si usa: hint that… (He hinted that he might move abroad.); hint at something (She hinted at a change of plans.)

Sinonimi: suggest, imply, allude

Espressioni comuni: hint at something, hint to someone, hint that something, hint a suspicion

a buon intenditor, capisci a me

Si dice per far notare a qualcuno un suggerimento espresso indirettamente.

In inglese semplice: Used to draw attention to an indirect suggestion you want someone to notice.

• It’s my birthday tomorrow, hint, hint!
• Those chocolates look lovely. Hint, hint!
• Someone could wash the dishes tonight. Hint, hint!

Espressioni comuni: hint hint, hint hint please