To criticize someone indirectly by talking about another person or thing; to make veiled accusations.
经理对小王的工作表现不满，却当着其他员工的面指桑说槐，批评那些不负责任的行为。
The manager was displeased with Xiao Wang's work performance, but instead of confronting him directly, he criticized irresponsible behavior in front of other employees, implicitly targeting Xiao Wang.
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