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| put to use(verb, expression, develop, use) | |
| rake over the coals(expression, criticize, scorn, insult) | |
| rub salt in wound(verb, expression, hurt, bother) | |
| shake fist at(verb, expression, pressure, bully) | |
| slap in the face(noun, verb, expression, slight) | |
| speak ill of(verb, expression, denounce, taint) | |
| take a swipe at(expression, criticize, taint, slander) | |
| take care of(verb, expression, beat, attack) | |
| take for granted | |
| take swipe at(expression, criticize, condemn, blame) | |
| teach a lesson(verb, expression, hurt, dismiss) | |
| throw stones at(expression, criticize, condemn, blame) | |
| throw the book at(verb, expression, hurt, dismiss) | |
| thumb nose at(verb, expression, upset, annoy) | |
| treat badly(verb, expression, harm, molest) | |
| wear and tear(noun, expression, damage, evil) | |
| weigh heavy upon(expression, annoy, suppress, subdue) | |
| abuse of power(noun, expression, tyranny, misrule) | |
| abuse of terms(expression, neologism) | |
| be impure(expression, impurity) |
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