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refuse to receive(expression, reject, dismiss, withdraw)
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rise in arms(expression, disregard, ignore, snub)
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say no to(verb, expression, reject, oppose)
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say no way(expression, oppose, disagree, contradict)
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say not a chance(expression, oppose, disagree, contradict)
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say nothing doing(expression, oppose, disagree, contradict)
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sit on the fence(expression, withdraw, quit, renounce)
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stand aloof from(verb, expression, reject, ignore)
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stand up against(expression, cut, separate, cool)
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stay shy of(verb, expression, reject, ignore)
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take a beating(verb, expression, drop, fall)
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take a header(verb, expression, drop, settle)
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take a licking(verb, expression, drop, fall)
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take exception to(verb, expression, reject, oppose)
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take it easy(expression, stop, dull, fall)
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take law into own hands(expression, disregard, ignore, snub)
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take the bite out(verb, expression, reduce, ease)
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take the count(verb, expression, drop, fall)
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take the cure(expression, withdraw, quit, renounce)
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take the edge off(verb, expression, reduce, ease)
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