Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
send-out-smoke-signals
verb phrase
/sɛnd aʊt smoʊk ˈsɪɡnəlz/
Definition
To communicate or convey a message using non-verbal signals, often in a manner that is indirect or subtle.
Examples
- When we couldn’t use our phones, we had to send out smoke signals to let our friends know we were waiting.
- He tried to send out smoke signals with his body language, hoping she would notice his interest.
Meaning
The phrase refers to the act of signaling to someone in a way that may not be immediately obvious, resembling the traditional practice of using smoke signals by indigenous peoples.
Synonyms
- communicate indirectly
- convey subtle messages
- signal without words
