drop a hint

drop a hint

To allude to something in a subtle way; to give an indication of something without entirely saying it. Phil can be a little dense, so just tell him what you want for your birthday—you'll never get it if you only drop a hint.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

drop a hint

Fig. to give a tiny or careful hint about something. Mary dropped a hint that she wanted a new ring for her birthday.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

drop a hint (or drop hints)

let fall a hint or hints, as if casually or unconsciously.
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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

drop a ˈhint (to somebody)

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drop somebody a ˈhint

suggest something in an indirect way: He tried to drop a hint about it being time to leave, but they didn’t seem to take any notice. She’s dropped me a few hints about what she’d like for her birthday.
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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • a fast talker
  • a/the feel of (something)
  • (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
  • a straw will show which way the wind blows
  • a crack at (someone or something)
  • all right
  • (you) wanna make something of it?
  • all for the best
  • a thing of the past
  • a slew of (something)