Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
a-nods-as-good-as-a-wink
idiom
ə nɑdz əz ɡʊd æz ə wɪŋk
Definition
A phrase meaning that a nod is as good as a wink; it implies that a subtle sign or gesture is enough to convey understanding or agreement without the need for explicit communication.
Examples
- If you see her nod when I mention the plan, remember, a nod’s as good as a wink to an interested buyer.
- When he gave me that nod, it was a clear indication that a nod’s as good as a wink.
Meaning
The expression suggests that a simple nod can communicate the same level of understanding or agreement as a more direct signal, like a wink, often indicating that something is understood without needing to be directly stated.
Synonyms
- understood
- implicit agreement
- silent acknowledgment
