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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a cue from" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to receiving a signal or indication from someone or something to take action or respond.
Example: "She took a cue from her mentor and decided to pursue a career in teaching."
Alternatives: "a signal from" or "a hint from".
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Taking a cue from the Yahoo C.E.O.
His desserts also take a cue from tradition.
Regulators, perhaps, should take a cue from cigarette packaging.
Take a cue from Hemingway: get super-wasted every day.
Maybe the American government could take a cue from Canada.
But first Ms. Fine will take a cue from Shakespeare.
Take a cue from the talk show host Ellen Degeneres.
At Jazzfest, taking a cue from Louis Armstrong, he sang "What a Wonderful World".
Take a cue from currency traders.
VictorOps takes a cue from services that are always on.
In a way, Facebook is taking a cue from BuzzFeed.
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