Multiple choice general knowledge

A nod is as good as a wink to a ________ man.

  1. blind

  2. fat

  3. dumb

  4. clever
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Explanation

This is an English idiom meaning that a very subtle signal is pointless if the person can't perceive it. If someone is blind, both a nod (a slight head movement) and a wink (a subtle eye gesture) convey nothing - the blindness makes the distinction irrelevant. 'Fat', 'dumb' (meaning unable to speak), and 'clever' don't fit this saying's logic about perception.

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