96 entries under expression topic. ×
| thumbs down(noun, censure, dislike, discontent) | |
| verbal abuse(abuse, censure, blame, insult) | |
| adverse reaction(reaction, repercussion) | |
| another look(examination, evaluation, appraisal) | |
| argumentative writing | |
| ax to grind(idiom, protest, objection, complaint) | |
| backhanded compliment(slight, insult, slur, slander) | |
| bad compliment(idiom, disapprobation) | |
| bad vibe(clinkers, terrorism, sonance) | |
| bad vibes(clinkers, terrorism, sonance) | |
| big hand(noun, magnification, writeup, bravo) | |
| big stink(protest, objection, complaint) | |
| bitter pill(noun, truth) | |
| black eye(slight, slur, slander) | |
| bone to pick(idiom, clinkers, terrorism, sonance) | |
| character assassination(censure, disparagement, maliciousness) | |
| chewing out(reprimand, rebuke, diatribe, tirade) | |
| close reading | |
| comment on(verb, phrasal verb) | |
| critique summary(study, notice, judgment, examination) |
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