Nod's as good as a wink meaning

What does the saying 'Nod's as good as a wink' mean?

Idiom: Nod's as good as a wink

Meaning:

'A nod's as good as a wink' is a way of saying you have understood something that someone has said, even though it was not said directly.  The full phrase (sometimes used in the UK ) is 'a nod's as good as a wink to a blind horse'.
Country: British English British English | Subject Area: Body and bodily functions | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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