a word to the wise

== English == === Etymology === From a longer saying: "A word to the wise is sufficient". === Pronunciation === === Noun === word to the wise (plural words to the wise) (idiomatic) A brief piece of advice. ==== Related terms ==== Word of Wisdom === Adverb === word to the wise (idiomatic) Used to emphasis following as a piece of significant advice. ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== a nod is as good as a wink verbum sat or verbum sapienti