敲竹杠

敲竹杠

Literally means:

knock the bamboo cane

Actually means:

make somebody pay a nose through the nose; put the lug on

It means making somebody pay with a certain exuse or blackmailing him by taking advantage of his weakness. It also refers to taking an opportunity or using an excuse to raise prices. It often indicates that one asks for money that he does deserve. Sometimes it is used among close friends with a joking tone. Derogatory.

以某种借口或利用某人的弱点索取钱财。也指利用某种机会或借口抬高价钱。多用来指收取不应该收的钱。让熟人花钱也可以这么说，这时含有开玩笑的性质。具有贬义色彩。