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verbum sap.

A shortening of the Latin phrase verbum sapienti sat est, literally, "a word to the wise (is sufficient)," meaning a wise or prudent person does not or should not require any further explanation. Typically used to emphasize the advice implied by one's statement. I fear Mr. Thompson's involvement with this scandal threatens our entire enterprise. We should reevaluate our relationship with him—verbum sap. Repeating the same weak, debunked arguments won't make them true, you know. Verbum sap.
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verbum sapienti (sat est)

dated From Latin, literally, "a word to the wise (is sufficient)," meaning a wise or prudent person does not or should not require any further explanation. Typically used to emphasize the advice implied by one's statement. Sir, verbum sapienti. Your efforts in the senate would be better served were you to focus on issues directly pertaining to your field of expertise. Repeating the same weak, debunked arguments won't make them true, you know. Verbum sapienti sat est.
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verbum sat (sap.)

A shortening of the Latin phrase verbum sat sapienti est, literally, "a word to the wise is sufficient," meaning a wise or prudent person does not or should not require any further explanation. Typically used to emphasize the advice implied by one's statement. I fear Mr. Thompson's involvement with this scandal threatens our entire enterprise. We should reevaluate our relationship with him—verbum sat sap. Repeating the same weak, debunked arguments won't make them true, you know. Verbum sat.
See also: sat, verbum

verbum sat sapienti (est)

dated From Latin, literally, "a word to the wise is sufficient," meaning a wise or prudent person does not or should not require any further explanation. Typically used to emphasize the advice implied by one's statement. Sir, verbum sat sapienti. Your efforts in the senate would be better served were you to focus on issues directly pertaining to your field of expertise. Repeating the same weak, debunked arguments won't make them true, you know. Verbum sat sapienti est.
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