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word to the wise
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1.
General
idiomatic
informal
A brief, practical piece of advice or warning intended for those who will recognize its value and act on it.
A concise cautionary remark offered as guidance, often implying that only those who are attentive will heed it.
2.
General
idiomatic
A formulaic prefatory remark used to introduce advice or a warning, sometimes delivered with irony or sarcasm.
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