drop (sb) a hint

to tell someone something in a way that is not direct

暗示，给…露口风

You're right, darling. I may drop a few hints, though.

你说得的，亲爱的。不过，也许我会稍微露点口风。

She dropped a hint that she'd like to come to the party.

她暗示她想来参加聚会。

Did your wife drop a hint as to what she wanted for Christmas?

你太太有没有暗示她要什么圣诞礼物?