602 entries under expression topic. ×
| pull strings(verb, idiom, change, work) | |
| pull wires(verb, idiom, work, cause) | |
| put away(order, place, beat, check) | |
| ride herd on(verb, idiom, order, keep) | |
| run things(verb, move, take, order) | |
| see to(verb, phrasal verb, take, clear) | |
| set back(resist, repel, repulse) | |
| set right(verb, fix, correct, ease) | |
| shape up(verb, order, set, fix) | |
| sit on(verb, hold, go, maintain) | |
| sit on top of(verb, idiom, order, go) | |
| sort out(order, place, clear, plan) | |
| take charge(verb, drive, lead, guide) | |
| take in hand(verb, idiom) | |
| take over(verb, hold, order, drive) | |
| tie up(verb, hold, restrain, crush) | |
| tune down(verb, calm, order, quiet) | |
| wear the pants(verb, idiom) | |
| act correctly(verb, direct, manage, properly) | |
| act reasonably(verb, direct, manage, properly) |
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