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pass judgment on(verb, expression, phrasal verb, censure)
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pass sentence on(verb, expression, attack, censure)
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pick holes in(verb, expression, phrasal verb, attack)
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pin it on(verb, expression, attack, censure)
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pin something on(expression, dispute, challenge, doubt)
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point finger at(verb, expression, attack, censure)
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put the lid on(verb, expression, cut, remove)
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put up an argument(expression, shift, wrangle, waffle)
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rake over the coals(verb, expression, attack, abuse)
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read the riot act(verb, expression, attack, censure)
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rock the boat(expression, rise, resist, overthrow)
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send up the river(verb, expression, attack, censure)
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shoot full of holes(verb, expression, scorn, disparage)
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slap on the wrist(expression, condemn, reprimand, reproach)
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take a dig at(expression, disparage, knock, malign)
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take a swipe at(verb, expression, scorn, disparage)
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take dim view of(verb, expression, reject, oppose)
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take exception to(verb, expression, reject, oppose)
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take swipe at(expression, lower, condemn, blame)
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take up arms(expression, rise, resist, overthrow)
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