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take down a peg(expression, idiom, criticize, condemn)
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tear apart(expression, oppose, censure, pay)
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tell a thing or two(expression, idiom, censure, rebuke)
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tongue-lash(abuse, criticize, fight, disagree)
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warn(censure, advise, caution, rebuke)
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zap(oppose, censure, pay, reprimand)
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altercate(disagree, squabble, controversialize, nettle)
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argufy(disagree, squabble, altercate, controversialize)
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bandy with(expression, squabble, altercate, nettle)
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bicker(fight, argue, disagree, quarrel)
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brawl(fight, argue, squabble, altercate)
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bring to book
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brush with(expression, squabble, altercate, nettle)
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bump heads(expression, disagree, squabble, altercate)
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carry on war(expression, idiom, squabble, altercate)
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cause a scene(expression, idiom, disagree, squabble)
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come down on(expression, blame, denounce, reproach)
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denounce(reproach, scold, chastise)
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do battle(expression, squabble, altercate, nettle)
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dueling(squabble, altercate, nettle, jousting)
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