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Etwas durch die Blume sagen

To say something indirectly and tactfully instead of stating it openly; to hint at it

In German

Etwas durch die Blume sagen

ET-vas durkh dee BLOO-meh ZAH-gen
Literal Translation
To say something through the flower
Meaning
To say something indirectly and tactfully instead of stating it openly; to hint at it.

Equivalent:"To drop a hint; to put something tactfully"

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    Mein Chef hat mir durch die Blume gesagt, dass mein Bericht noch nicht gut genug ist.

    My boss tactfully hinted that my report isn't good enough yet.

  2. 2

    Sie hat uns durch die Blume zu verstehen gegeben, dass wir langsam gehen sollten.

    She hinted to us that it was about time we left.

FAQ

How do you say "To say something indirectly and tactfully instead of stating it openly; to hint at it" in German?

"To say something indirectly and tactfully instead of stating it openly; to hint at it" in German is "Etwas durch die Blume sagen" (ET-vas durkh dee BLOO-meh ZAH-gen). Example: Mein Chef hat mir durch die Blume gesagt, dass mein Bericht noch nicht gut genug ist..

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