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…