a word to the wise

phrase

—used to say that one is about to give someone advice or a warning

A word to the wise: never sign a contract without reading it first.

Examples of a word to the wise in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And a word to the wise for bait fishermen — catfish are wary and sensitive, so a lot of anglers prefer a slip sinker setup where the line moves freely without dragging the weight. — Jordan Rodriguez, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024

Rhymes for a word to the wise

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