whistle down the wind

[ˈhwɪsəl daʊn ði wɪnd][ˈhwisl daun ðə wind]

v.放弃,白费口舌,诽谤

  • Tom had struggled with his pride a few days and tried to whistle her down the wind but failed .

    汤姆和他的自尊心斗争了好几天, 想“把她 一文不值”,可做不到。