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a word to the wise

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a word to the wise
a good piece of advice; a word of wisdom. (See also .) If I can give you a word to the wise, I would suggest going to the courthouse about an hour before your trial. Here is a word to the wise. Keep your eyes open and your mouth shut.
See also: wise, word

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.
See also: wise, word


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However, concerns about reliability and validity creep in, and I offer a word to the wise to take their results with a grain of salt.
A word to the wise to my Democratic friends: You better be very careful how you challenge Arnold Schwarzenegger, for you have to value your political career.
A word to the wise - Oscar winners: Louise Fletcher, who received an Academy Award 20 years ago for her role as Nurse Ratched in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," will be among the missing at tonight's Academy Awards.
 
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