106 entries under idiom topic. ×

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cop a plea(expression, support, substantiate, legitimize)
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cover all bases(verb, expression, support, cover)
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do justice to(expression, support, substantiate, legitimize)
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field the question(verb, expression, return, acknowledge)
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fly in face of(expression, state, charge, maintain)
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gang up on(expression, state, charge, maintain)
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get back to(verb, expression, return, acknowledge)
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get out of hock(verb, expression, recover, rescue)
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give a boost to(verb, expression, support, praise)
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give a break(verb, expression, recover, rescue)
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give a snappy comeback(verb, expression, return, acknowledge)
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give green light(verb, expression, support, praise)
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give the nod(verb, expression, support, praise)
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go along with(verb, expression, support, hold)
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have bone to pick(expression, state, charge, maintain)
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have dibs on something(verb, expression, state, hold)
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hold at bay(verb, expression, secure, protect)
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hold in high esteem(expression, love, honor, encourage)
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hold out for(verb, expression, state, hold)
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keep an eye on(verb, expression, cover, keep)
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