1. But then he drops a hint in the opposite direction. 2. However, in a telephone interview with me last year, Maughan did drop a hint . 3. 'Tis the season for giving and receiving _ and it never hurts to drop a hint or two. 4. Catherine lets him inside and Claire drops a hint for Catherine to try flirting with Hal by offering a bagel. 5. He did drop a hint , however, in an interview a few weeks ago on the eve of the announcement. 6. But Anthony also drops a hint that he too has been questioned, and James realizes that he is in serious danger. 7. "You can drop a hint to someone and sometimes they get it and sometimes they don't, " George said. 8. When the FBI wants to pressure Harry to testify against his mob boss, agents drop a hint that Harry has been skimming money. 9. My advice is to go online, find the best tickets you can-- and then drop a hint to a well-heeled friend. 10. He might be trying to drop a hint as to who he is, or he might be trying to send us on a wild goose chase.