50 entries under expression topic. ×

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hit like lightning
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hold up(verb, phrasal verb, attack, hide)
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lay for(verb, take, attack, disturb)
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lay hands on
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let have it(verb, idiom, advance, attack)
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plant one(verb, beat, hit, strike)
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pounce on(verb, attack, hide, assault)
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pull up short
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shoot down(verb, advance, attack, abuse)
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slap around(verb, advance, attack, abuse)
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spring a surprise
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spring on(take, disturb, discover, seize)
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swoop down upon
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take by surprise
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take out(verb, beat, hit, strike)
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take the offensive
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work over(verb, advance, attack, abuse)
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beat up(verb, attack, strike, assail)
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catch napping(disturb, interrupt, disrupt)
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catch unaware
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