broad hint

On hearing this, the Earl of Gloucester at once sent Bruce a broad hint in the form of twelve pence and a pair of spurs.

Many others volunteer, but Agamemnon bids Diomede choose his own companion, with a very broad hint not to take Menelaus.

"And an uncommonly broad hint for the guests to hasten the clearing-out process," retorted Dopsy.

It was a broad hint for me to take myself off, and my wild schemes with me.

Upon this broad hint everybody rode ahead while I held the horse for Brandon, who went on with his search for the loose girth.