a word to the wise

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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.

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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

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“A word to the wise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20word%20to%20the%20wise. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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