说项

verb

to speak well of someone; to put in a good word for someone; to intercede on someone's behalf

Derived from a Tang Dynasty story in which Yang Jingzhi praised the poet Xiang Si, saying in a poem: "I never hide others' goodness in my life; everywhere I go I speak of Xiang Si." (平生不解藏人善，到处逢人说项斯). Used when asking someone to recommend or vouch for another person.