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taking a hint

taking a hint is the present participle and gerund of take a hint.

Meaning of take a hint

Verb

take a hint (third-person singular simple present takes a hint, present participle taking a hint, simple past took a hint, past participle taken a hint)

  1. To understand an indirect suggestion, and to act on it

Questions about taking a hint

What is taking a hint the present participle and gerund of?
Taking a hint is the present participle and gerund of take a hint.

Words near taking a hint in the dictionary

  1. taking a flying leap
  2. taking a French leave
  3. taking a gamble
  4. taking a gander
  5. taking a hike
  6. taking a hint
  7. taking a hit
  8. taking a joke
  9. taking a knee
  10. taking a knife to a gunfight
  11. taking a leaf out of someone's book

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