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
Imanol-Basque
OzzieAHZ-eeEnglish
Matea-Croatian
Fierafee-E-rahEsperanto
Kalyan-Indian, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu
Iolana-Hawaiian