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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a slight hint" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when you want to indicate a small or subtle suggestion or indication of something.
Example: "She gave me a slight hint about the surprise party she was planning for my birthday."
Alternatives: "a subtle suggestion" or "a faint indication."
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Do I detect a slight hint of bunny desperation?
A slight hint of danger, but the new attacking Murray v2.0 produces some heavy artillery.
There was a slight hint of brighter skies towards the north-east.
The batter is especially good, sweet and crispy with a slight hint of fresh popcorn.
It had no flavor, only a slight hint of the overly sweet liqueur.
But Mr. Edwards did give a slight hint that an endorsement might still be coming.
When queried about his feel for marketing and public relations, Lamoriello expressed only a slight hint of uncertainty.
"So, have you seen the film?" Maybe I'm paranoid, but there seems to be a slight hint of menace in his tone.
And a good hot sauce is required for the finishing sauce: something bright with Scotch bonnets or habaneros, vinegar, a slight hint of mustard.
He often gave his most ruthless characters a slight hint of decency, whereas the heroes he portrayed often had a dark or vulnerable side.
It gives only a slight hint of the spiritual struggle in the heart of the protagonist a struggle that is always speedily resolved in favour of traditional teaching.
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