The phrase 'whispering among themselves' means to discuss something in hushed tones behind someone's back.
“窃窃私议”是指背地里小声地议论纷纷。
| 成语 | 窃窃私议 |
|---|---|
| 解释 | 背地里小声议论。 |
| 出处 | 唐·韩愈《顺宗实录·永贞五年》：“虽叛两使事，未尝以簿书为意，日引其党屏人切切细语，谋夺官者兵，以制四海之命。” |
| 拼音 | qiè qiè sī yì |
| 拼音码 | qqsy |
| 近义词 | 窃窃私语 |
| 用法 | 偏正式；作谓语；用于人小声说话 |
| 英语 | whisper |
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