a word to the wise
something that you say when you are going to give someone some advice

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word to the wise.
A word to the wise (is sufficient).
something that you say when you are going to give someone some advice.
A word to the wise - if you're going to drive, don't go on a Friday night until after the rush hour traffic.

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word to the wise
a good piece of advice
I gave my friend a word to the wise before he started on his journey.

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word to the wise
n. phr. A word of warning or advice which the intelligent person is expected to follow.
■ A proverb.
I had once spoken to him about being late all the time, and thought that a word to the wise was enough.

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