吹耳边风

吹耳边风

Literally means:

blow the wind in the ear

Actually means:

instigate someone to do something

The phrase means whispering to sb. It refers to encouraging sb of an intimate relationship to do sth, instigating him to do something that is usually beneficial to some individuals, but may be against the law or regulations. Derogatory.

在耳边说话，指鼓动关系密切的人去做某事。 要做的通常是对个别人有利的某件事情，有时可能是与纪律或法规抵触的事。多具有贬义色彩。