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go for broke(expression, set, endure, pursue)
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go one on one with(verb, expression, oppose, fight)
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go toe to toe with(verb, expression, oppose, fight)
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hang by a thread(expression, expose, endanger, compromise)
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have a fling at(expression, advance, operate, dare)
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have the guts
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have the nerve
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hold out against(verb, expression, stop, attack)
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invite to debate(expression, provoke, challenge)
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kick up a fuss(verb, expression, disturb, oppose)
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knock the chocks
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lay money on(expression, set, speculate, bet)
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leap before looking(expression, expose, endanger, compromise)
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leave to luck(expression, expose, endanger, compromise)
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levy war on
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make a bet(expression, set, speculate, bet)
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make a fuss(verb, expression, oppose, criticize)
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make a point of(expression, get, dispute, provoke)
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make a stab at(expression, advance, operate, dare)
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make a stand against(expression, support, force, maintain)
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