Irish hint

Irish hint

A straightforward statement. I'm positive I'm getting the promotion—the boss gave me an Irish hint to that effect!
See also: hint, Irish
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • be at a disadvantage
  • at a disadvantage
  • address (one's) comments to (someone or something)
  • address comments or remarks to
  • address (one's) remarks to (someone or something)
  • (Do you) want to bet?
  • be in it for
  • be more than (something)
  • be more than glad, ready, etc.
  • away from it all
References in periodicals archive
When London Irish hinted that they wouldn't release Jerry for the Irish tour for South Africa because they felt it would set him back in his rehabilitation, it accelerated his desire to move and seek a fresh challenge.