How to Pronounce "take a hint"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhɪnt
TAYK-uh-HINT
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /hˈɪnt
TAYK-uh-HINT
Definition
To understand that someone is suggesting something without saying it directly, often because they want you to do or stop doing something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhɪnt
British English
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /hˈɪnt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK-uh-HINT
UK
TAYK-uh-HINT
Listen in Context
Why didn’t you take a hint? She wanted to be alone.
I tried to take a hint and left the party early.
Can you please take a hint and stop calling me at night?
He never seems to take a hint, no matter how obvious I am.