"put a bug in your ear" in Indonesian
Definition
Secara halus memberi saran atau petunjuk kepada seseorang supaya ia memikirkan sesuatu.
Usage Notes (Indonesian)
Ungkapan ini tidak formal, dipakai saat ingin memberikan saran atau ide secara tidak langsung. Sering muncul dalam percakapan sehari-hari.
Examples
I just wanted to put a bug in your ear about the meeting tomorrow.
Saya hanya ingin **memberi sindiran halus** tentang rapat besok.
Can I put a bug in your ear about this project?
Boleh saya **memberi sindiran halus** soal proyek ini?
My friend put a bug in my ear about starting a new hobby.
Teman saya **membisikkan ide** agar saya mencoba hobi baru.
Let me put a bug in your ear: maybe you should ask for a raise.
**Memberi sindiran halus**: mungkin sebaiknya kamu minta kenaikan gaji.
She didn't say it directly, but she definitely put a bug in my ear about traveling together.
Dia tidak bilang langsung, tapi jelas **membisikkan ide** soal pergi berwisata bareng.
Just to put a bug in your ear, the team is thinking about changing direction next month.
Sekadar **memberi sindiran halus**, tim berencana untuk ganti arah bulan depan.