Take a hint Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
To understand that someone is suggesting something without saying it directly, often because they want you to do or stop doing something.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Mainly informal; usually used when someone is not recognizing indirect signals, often in social situations. Commonly said in frustration or as a joke: 'He just doesn't take a hint.' Often about topics like romance, leaving a room, or changing behavior.
جمل نموذجية
Why didn’t you take a hint? She wanted to be alone.
basic
I tried to take a hint and left the party early.
basic
Can you please take a hint and stop calling me at night?
basic
He never seems to take a hint, no matter how obvious I am.
natural
She kept hinting it was late, but I didn’t take a hint.
natural
Dude, take a hint—she’s just not that into you.
natural