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cop a plea(expression, favor, substantiate, legitimize)
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cross swords with(verb, expression, disturb, oppose)
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do battle with(verb, expression, attack, oppose)
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do justice to(expression, favor, defend, substantiate)
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engage in combat(verb, expression, meet, fight)
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fight a duel
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fly in face of(verb, expression, phrasal verb, state)
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follow in footsteps(verb, expression, challenge, match)
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follow the example of(verb, expression, challenge, match)
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get a handle on(expression, manage, handle, endure)
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get tough with(expression, disagree, tangle, differ)
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give an affidavit(verb, expression, support, maintain)
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give and take
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give the lie to(expression, oppose, expose, counter)
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give thumbs down to(expression, oppose, expose, counter)
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go after each other(verb, expression, divide, argue)
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go all out(expression, work, attack, struggle)
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go at it(verb, expression, divide, argue)
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go for it(verb, expression, phrasal verb, oppose)
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go for jugular(verb, expression, oppose, fight)
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