(make) encouraging/optimistic etc noises (about something)British EnglishBrETALK TO somebody to say things which suggest what your opinion or attitude is, without saying it directly (就某事说)鼓励/乐观等的话 Both sides were making hopeful noises about the hostages. 双方都在表示人质还有希望。
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