verbum sap

American  

[vur-buhm sap] / ˈvɜr bəm ˈsæp /

Also verb. sap.

1. a word to the wise is sufficient; no more need be said.

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Etymology

Origin of verbum sap

First recorded in 1640–50; short for Latin verbum sapientī sat(is est)

Example Sentences

The potent word awoke him from his nap, And then she vanish'd, whisp'ring verbum sap.

From Fanny With Other Poems by Halleck, Fitz-Greene

Now mark me, and verbum sap: Crossjay must not offend Sir Willoughby.

From The Egoist by Meredith, George

"I do not wish to separate from my household: verbum sap."

From A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 6 by Black, Robert

And verbum sap, you know, is quite sufficient.”

From The Fifth Form at Saint Dominic's A School Story by Reed, Talbot Baines