The greatest thing in family life is to take a hint when a hint is intended-and not to take a hint when a hint is not intended.
I thought they'd never go some people just can't take a hint!
I kept looking at my watch, but he just continued talking: he can't take a hint.
"I think I hear the telephone ringing."—"Okay, I can take a hint."
I kept looking at my watch, but she can't take a hint and it was midnight before she left.
While we applaud his sentiment, we wish he weren’t so obtrusive and could take a hint when it’s clear we don’t want his help.
