To refer to something indirectly or by suggestion; to have reference to a subject not specifically and plainly mentioned; -- followed by to; as, the story alludes to a recent transaction., To compare allusively; to refer (something) as applicable.
it means to suggest something but not saying it
Frank was alluding to the book 'The Catcher in the Rye' when he mentioned the name Holden Caulfield. Statements alluding to odd campaign expenses resulted in an investigation of the candidate.
means its done, whatever task alluded to has been completed. Say ur boss asks u do something, afterwards u email her "the fox is in the hole"
A reference to another work or well-known aspect of culture.
Inverters are utilized as a part of a substantial number of force applications. The capacity of an inverter is to change over DC energy to AC, these are alluded to as Voltage Source Inverters.
He struck his daughter because she alluded in a way he did not like to his relations with Mrs. Dyson.
Three words that can be used instead of alluded are hinted, implied or suggested.
mentioned, alluded
Allude, ( generally followed by " to " ) alluded.
The idiom you have alluded to means to be placed precariously or unfavourably in a situation. The American expression "skating on thin ice" has a meaning that is synonymous and can be used interchangeably with the idiom in question.
"To allude" means to hint at something, or refer to something indirectly, often referencing something well-known. "She alluded to the Titanic when she said their vacation was like hitting an iceberg and sinking," would be an example.
He alluded to having a problem with his hearing.
will recognize
The source being alluded to
It has been alluded that he can, but I am unaware as to what they may be.
He was a notorious bank robber who alluded the sheriff for years.
It has been alluded to on SYTYCD, which he did not confess nor deny.