word to the wise

From a longer saying: "A word to the wise is sufficient".

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word to the wise (plural words to the wise)

1. (idiomatic) A brief piece of advice.

• Word of Wisdom

word to the wise

1. (idiomatic) Used to emphasis following as a piece of significant advice.

   Well have fun, but, word to the wise, don't let your sister take control.

• a nod is as good as a wink
• verbum sat or verbum sapienti