There are two idioms that meet the requirements, namely parroting and toning.

1. Parrot imitate people's tongue

Idiom pinyin: yīng wǔ xué shé

Idiom explanation: imitate people's speech like a parrot. It is often used as a metaphor to follow someone else's words; or to imitate someone else's words.

The source of the idiom: Song Dynasty Shi Daoyuan's "Jingde Deng Chuan Lu? Yuezhou Dashu Huihai Monk": "Like a parrot that only learns people's words, it is not understood by people. When the scriptures are taught the Buddha's meaning, they can only recite the Buddha's meaning, which is learning. I’m talking to people, so I’m not allowed to.”

2. Trick one’s tongue

Pinyin of the idiom: tiáo zuǐ xué shé

Explanation of the idiom: Tease one’s tongue: play with words. Refers to gossiping behind someone's back and stirring up trouble.

The source of the idiom: "Qingpingshantang Huaben·Kuaizui Li Cuilian" written by Hongli of the Ming Dynasty: "Sooner or later, the east will light up, and before I finish dressing up, Shang Wuzi is flirting!"?

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Idiom examples

1. We must have independent thinking on any issue and must not imitate parrots!

2. In terms of learning, it is not advisable to imitate others.

3. He is just imitating others' wisdom.

4. So we call it "parroting" what others say.

5. Why should I agree with his mediocre opinions and do such stupid things as parrots?

6. Students should dress simply and elegantly, and should not imitate others, which will lead to failure. So flashy.