ADJ
- broad, clear, heavy, strong
- He gave a broad hint that he was on the verge of leaving
- gentle, subtle, veiled
- tantalizing
VERB + HINT
- drop, give (sb)
- I dropped a few subtle hints about the payment being due
- get, take
- OK, I get the hint! Can't you take a hint and leave me alone?
PREP
- ~ about, ~ from
- a hint from my boss about my absences from the office
- ~ to
- Is that a hint to me to leave?
ADJ
- strong
- a dish with a strong hint of garlic
- faint, merest, slightest
- The slightest hint of gossip upset her
PREP
- ~ of
- There was a hint of amusement in his voice
PHRASES
- at the first hint of sth
- At the first hint of trouble, I will call the police
ADJ
- handy, helpful, practical, useful
PREP
- ~ about
- The book gives some useful hints about how to plan your garden
- ~ on
- a book full of handy hints on painting and decorating
