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knock oneself out(verb, expression, phrasal verb, work)
2
put in opposition(expression, oppose)
2
put up a fight(verb, expression, stop, attack)
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stand up for(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support)
2
stem the tide(expression, opposition)
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stick it to(verb, expression, phrasal verb, state)
2
take up arms(verb, expression, meet, fight)
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act as a witness(verb, expression, support, maintain)
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bend over backward(verb, expression, work, struggle)
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bit the bullet(expression, take, meet, oppose)
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blow sky high(expression, oppose, expose, counter)
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breast the wave
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brook no denial
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bump heads with(verb, expression, disturb, oppose)
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carry on war(expression, meet, attack, challenge)
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chew the fat(expression, consider, deliberate, argue)
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chip away at(verb, expression, work, attack)
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come to grips with(verb, expression, face, deal)
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come up to(expression, meet, touch, near)
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come up with(expression, yield, urge, submit)
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