nod's as good as a wink



nod's as good as a wink

An acknowledgement of the true but hidden meaning of an expression or statement. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Even though you said otherwise, I know you really have no interest in going out tonight—a nod's as good as a wink.
See also: good, wink

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
DobrosŁAwdaw-BRAW-swahfPolish
Ioane-Georgian (Archaic)
Jehanne-Medieval French
MajorMAY-jərEnglish
Enver-Turkish
SabasSAH-bahs (Spanish)Spanish, Late Greek