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Discover LudwigThe phrase "drop hints" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when you want to suggest something indirectly or subtly without stating it outright.
Example: "She decided to drop hints about her birthday plans to see if anyone would catch on."
Alternatives: "give clues" or "hint at something".
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But he does drop hints.
Don't drop hints or come on too heavy.
But they drop hints that their voters understand.
They have a guest list, but others drop hints.
Clark would occasionally casually drop hints of conquests.
Simultaneously he began to drop hints that Eagleton would be dropped from the ticket.
They also drop hints of future projects in film and television.
"Did you ever drop hints to that effect?" McNamee was asked, referring to Radomski.
They drop hints the size of double-decker buses about how exciting they are.
It must take constructive action, not just drop hints that Mr. Aristide should resign.
The game does drop hints that it longs to be pedagogical.
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