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Vocabulary : Sayings : A : A word to the wise is enough

A word to the wise is enough

Possible interpretation: A very brief warning or explanation is enough for an intelligent person.

Note: the wise (noun): wise (intelligent) people | This proverb is also found as: "A word to the wise is sufficient."

Quick Quiz:

If "a word to the wise is enough", then an intelligent person will understand
  1. the briefest explanation
  2. only one-word explanations
  3. without a word being spoken