to subtly insult or criticize someone
微妙地侮辱或批评某人 (wēimiào de wǔrǔ huò pīpíng mǒurén)
"She was throwing shade at her ex during the conversation."
"她在谈话中 抛阴影 给她的前男友。" (Tā zài tánhuà zhōng **pāo yīnyǐng** gěi tā de qián nán yǒu.)
to gradually work on something to achieve a result
to challenge someone to prove their authority or claim
to agree with someone or have the same understanding
to keep your plans or intentions secret
to work hard and focus on something
to be in favor with someone
