She tried to drop a hint about her upcoming promotion during the meeting.
subtle hint
Frequency:
70
%
She dropped a subtle hint about what she wanted for her birthday.
hint of sadness
Frequency:
50
%
There was a hint of sadness in his eyes as he spoke about his lost dog.
Idiomatic Expressions for hint
Phrase: take the hint
Meaning: to understand or recognize a subtle suggestion and act accordingly
Usage: After she yawned for the third time, he finally took the hint and ended the conversation.