To cause blushing of someone's ears due to strong embarrassment.
burn bread
To cause something unfortunate to happen to (someone) by mentioning it …
make someone's ears sad
To displease the ears of someone; to cause someone to hear music or so …
burn a hole in someone's pocket
To cause someone to spend money or be tempted to spend money.
paper tiger
Something or someone that appears powerful, strong or threatening but …
stick in someone's craw
To cause lasting annoyance, irritation, or hard feelings.
keep off the streets
To inspire or cause (someone) to avoid idleness, unemployment, poverty …