Sayings

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

This page is about the saying "A nod is as good as a wink to a blind horse"

Possible 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

a. in a very subtle way

b. by nodding and winking

c. by explaining carefully
a) in a very subtle way b) by nodding and winking c) by explaining carefully

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Contributor: Josef Essberger