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go for the jugular(verb, expression, idiom, work, struggle)
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have a crack(verb, expression, idiom, work, attack)
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have a go(verb, expression, idiom, work, attack)
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have a shot(verb, expression, idiom, work, attack)
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have a stab(verb, expression, idiom, work, attack)
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have a whack(verb, expression, idiom, work, attack)
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knuckle with(expression, fight, defend, vie)
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lay a finger on(expression, idiom, fight, defend)
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lay out(expression, fight, defend, vie)
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lift a finger(verb, expression, idiom, work, attack)
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lock horns(verb, expression, meet, oppose, fight)
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make a bid(verb, expression, idiom, work, attack)
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make a pass at(verb, expression, idiom, work, attack)
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make an attempt(verb, expression, idiom, work, attack)
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pattern after(verb, expression, challenge, match)
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propose(verb, work, attack, struggle, try)
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put on gloves(expression, idiom, fight, defend)
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put oneself out(verb, expression, idiom, work, attack)
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put up dukes(expression, idiom, fight, defend)
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quarrel(fight, defend)
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