a nod is as good as a wink to a blind man

a nod is as good as a wink to a blind man

proverb It is unnecessary to explain or elaborate upon something because one already understands or knows about it in full. No need to tell me what you were up to last night—a nod's as good as a wink to a blind man. Oh, you had the pleasure of dealing with Mr. Myers today? Say no more—I've been there. A nod is as good as a wink. A: "He wouldn't tell me why he's so grouchy, just that he has family staying with him." B: "That explains it then. Come on, a nod is as good as a wink to a blind man."

See also: blind, good, man, nod, to, wink

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