it means to suggest something but not saying it
It means to refer to something casually or indirectly, or to hint at or suggest.
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.
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.
Think it means our society (I.E our civilization) is still very young and immature in its methods. We have a lot of growing up to do as a race. No doubt something alluded to by one ancient greek philosopher or another! You might try looking up one of them... Socrates, Plato, Aristotle... or theres always Oscar Wilde!
A reference to another work or well-known aspect of culture.
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"
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.
Allude, ( generally followed by " to " ) alluded.
mentioned, alluded
"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.
He was a notorious bank robber who alluded the sheriff for years.
will recognize
The source being alluded to
It has been alluded that he can, but I am unaware as to what they may be.
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.
It has been alluded to on SYTYCD, which he did not confess nor deny.