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Free sign upThe phrase "take a hint" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used in informal contexts to suggest the need for someone to understand something without it needing to be stated explicitly. For example, "If I've said I'm not interested three times now, I think it's time for you to take a hint."
Dictionary
take a hint
verb
To understand an indirect suggestion, and to act on it
synonyms
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Reader, take a hint.
MARRIOTT can't take a hint.
Fellas, take a hint.
His mom can't take a hint.
Refuse to take a hint.
I can take a hint".
The Queen just won't take a hint.
"I can take a hint," she'd think to herself.
Like Nocera, let's take a hint from nature.
They follow up — but can take a hint.
The government should take a hint from the electorate.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
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CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com