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make a fuss(verb, expression, oppose, criticize)
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pay no attention to(expression, disregard, ignore, snub)
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pin something on(expression, criticize, dispute, challenge)
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poke holes in(expression, discredit, confound, contradict)
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put end to(expression, cross, frustrate, blank)
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put on an act(verb, expression, fake, alter)
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rise in arms(expression, disregard, ignore, snub)
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say no to(verb, expression, decline, reject)
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shoot full of holes(expression, oppose, expose, contest)
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shoot holes in(expression, discredit, confound, contradict)
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stick it to(expression, criticize, dispute, challenge)
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take a stand against(expression, oppose, expose, contest)
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take issue with
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take law into own hands(expression, disregard, ignore, snub)
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take wind out of sails(expression, cross, frustrate, blank)
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throw doubt on(expression, criticize, dispute, challenge)
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throw for loop(expression, cross, frustrate, blank)
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throw the book at(expression, criticize, dispute, challenge)
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thumb nose at(expression, break, criticize, ignore)
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turn thumbs down(verb, expression, decline, reject)
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