hint

• first hint

  ‘Several weeks ago the first hint was given.

• slightest hint

  There was not the slightest hint of the surroundings.

• just a hint

  His voice was just a hint more than a whisper.

• give no hint

• merest hint

  The weather was warm and sunny, with the merest hint of a breeze.

• faintest hint

  Among the latter was a letter for Silas, and as she lifted it she caught the faintest hint of perfume.

• only hint

  It was the only hint of emotion he showed.

• detect a hint

  ‘Do I detect a hint of criticism?

• hint of laughter

  His expression turned serious, although there was a hint of laughter in his eyes.

• hint of amusement

  He waited, and she saw a hint of amusement in his face.

• take the hint

  Sandra did not take the hint.