242 entries under expression topic. ×

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set out(verb, phrasal verb, accept, start)
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skate on thin ice(verb, idiom, try, plunge)
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square off(verb, attack, accept, try)
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start the ball rolling(idiom, attack, accept, try)
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strive for(verb, phrasal verb, plan, desire)
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take a crack(idiom, work, try, labor)
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take a shot at(idiom, attack, accept, try)
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take a stab(idiom, work, try, labor)
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take a stab at(verb, idiom, phrasal verb, work)
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take a whack at(idiom, work, try, toil)
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take one's chance(idiom, intention, essay)
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take part(play, fight, face, contend)
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take shot in the dark(verb, idiom, try, plunge)
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take the field against(verb, idiom, meet, fight)
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take the liberty
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take the plunge(verb, idiom, accept, start)
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take up arms(verb, idiom, meet, fight)
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take upon oneself(verb, idiom, accept, start)
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tempt fate(verb, try, plunge, risk)
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toss up(verb, phrasal verb, try, plunge)
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