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a nod is as good as a wink in Japanese

a nod is as good as a wink in Japanese is 一を聞いて十を知る.

a nod is as good as a wink in Japanese

一を聞いて十を知る
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Pronounced: ichiokiitejuuoshiru
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What is "a nod is as good as a wink" in Japanese?

"a nod is as good as a wink" in Japanese is 一を聞いて十を知る.

How do you pronounce 一を聞いて十を知る?

"a nod is as good as a wink" in Japanese is 一を聞いて十を知る, pronounced "ichiokiitejuuoshiru".

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