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风吹草动 (fēng chuī cǎo dòng)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

A sign of trouble or disturbance; a slight indication that something is happening.

Definition (中文解释)

风稍一吹,草就摇晃。比喻微小的变动。

Derivation (典故出处)

《敦煌变文集·伍子胥变文》偷踪窃道,饮气吐声。风吹草动,即便藏形。”

Example (造句示例)

The sudden silence in the room was a 'wind-blown grass' that made everyone uneasy.