意在言外 the meaning is implied.; between the lines; having a meaning beyond the mere words -- suggest vaguely and let one think of it.; there is more than meets the ear [eye]
项庄舞剑,意在沛公 Xiang Zhuang performed the sword dance as a cover for his attempt on Liu Bang's life -- to act with a hidden motivehave an ulterior object in viewkiss the baby for the nurse's sakewith ulterior motive