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

"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

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

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

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

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

From The Egoist by Meredith, George