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give a snappy comeback(verb, expression, act, acknowledge)
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give the lie to(expression, oppose, expose, contest)
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give the run-around(verb, expression, stop, halt)
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give the run around(verb, expression, stop, curb)
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give the slip(verb, expression, stop, ruin)
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give thumbs down to(expression, oppose, expose, contest)
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go for the jugular(verb, expression, oppose, play)
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have a funny feeling(verb, expression, act, acknowledge)
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have bone to pick(verb, expression, oppose, dispute)
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in defiance of(expression, adverb, reverse, contrary)
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keep lid on(verb, expression, stop, restrain)
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marching to a different drummer(expression, adjective, inappropriate, antagonistic)
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night and day(expression, adjective, inappropriate, antagonistic)
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nip in the bud(verb, expression, stop, restrain)
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poker chip(noun, expression, token, hostage)
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put a stop to(verb, expression, stop, ruin)
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put an end to(verb, expression, stop, restrain)
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render null and void(verb, expression, stop, prevent)
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run circles around(verb, expression, stop, halt)
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run rings around(verb, expression, stop, halt)
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