逐客令
zhúkèlìng
逐客令 — zhúkèlìng
- an order to expel visitors (historical: the First Emperor's order to expel foreigners); figuratively, a notice or words/behavior intended to turn visitors away
他对客人下了逐客令,大家都很尴尬。 tā duì kèrén xià le zhúkèlìng dàjiā dōu hěn gāngà — He gave the guests a warning to leave, and everyone felt awkward.