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word to the wise

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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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cried Mr Swiveller, tapping his nose, 'a word to the wise is sufficient for them--we may be good and happy without riches, Fred.
We'll make the police post some time this afternoon, and we've got to get ready to pull the bluff without a hitch, and a word to the wise is plenty.
Crupp's part; but, at the same time, I was content to receive it, in another point of view, as a word to the wise, and a warning in future to keep my secret better.
 
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