idiom
A Word to the Wise
uh WURD too the WIZE
/ə wɜːrd tuː ðə waɪz/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
awordtothewise
Dictionary meaning
A brief piece of advice given as a hint or warning, with the implication that an intelligent person needs only a small prompt to understand.
Examples
- A word to the wise: always back up your data before updating software.
Synonyms: a word of advice, verbum sapienti
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