a word to the wise

idiom

—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

But a word to the wise: If the Niners follow Wilson and the Seahawks’ lead and go back to the Super Bowl next year, make sure to hand the ball to Christian McCaffrey at the 1-yard line. —Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2024

The movie proceeds by way of hints and winks, understatements and elisions, that are part of a transaction between director and audience: with a word to the wise, the audience gets the idea of Lenny and Felicia that Cooper wants to put out. —Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2023