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A nod is as good as a wink to a blind horse

Meaning: A very small hint is enough to convey our meaning. It is not always necessary to say what we want explicitly.

Note: nod (noun): lowering and raising one's head to indicate understanding or to give a signal | wink (noun): closing and opening one eye quickly, often as a signal | blind (adj.): unable to see

Quick Quiz:

The saying "A nod is as good as a wink to a blind horse" suggests that we can show what we want
  1. in a very subtle way
  2. by nodding and winking
  3. by explaining carefully

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