Word Network: indirect

Politeness at Its Best: Master Indirect Questions

questions_negation

B2

Said vs. Told: What's the Difference?

confusable-words

B1

Reported Speech: Say vs. Tell

passive_reported

B1

Reporting Verbs: Who Said What?

passive_reported

B1

Verb Bridges: Using 'to', 'for', and 'at' (Verb + Preposition)

prepositions

B1

Take a hint

Understand an indirect suggestion.

B1

fish for

To try to get information or a particular reaction from someone indirectly.

C1

Take a hint.

Understand an indirect suggestion.

B1

get at

Suggest or reach something

B2

drop hint

Give subtle suggestion

B1

work around

Find a way around obstacles

B2