It does not become a locution, although it would be a reduction of "sending indirect [phrases, signals]" ("express something elliptically, without mentioning the point directly"). See send ("send"), indirect ("not direct").
JOHN
SEND HINT HINT; express with overlapping words or actions a message to a person who hears or sees: He sent me hints, insinuating me to resign.
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