假傳聖旨

Simplified: 假传圣旨

jiǎchuánshèngzhǐ ㄐㄧㄚˇ ㄔㄨㄢˊ ㄕㄥˋ ㄓˇ

    • to pass off an order as coming from a superior
    • to issue a false order

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Saying俗语俗語

Idiom惯用语 · Widely known

Literally
falsely relay the imperial decree
Meaning
To pass down an order claiming it comes from a superior when it doesn't. Critical or jokingly accusatory.

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