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| take up arms(expression, rise, resist, overthrow) | |
| throwing of the gauntlet(noun, expression, order, disregard) | |
| treat with contempt(verb, expression, challenge, resist) | |
| trust to luck(expression, set, speculate, bet) | |
| turn back on(verb, expression, reject, disregard) | |
| turn nose up at(verb, expression, reject, disregard) | |
| turn the tables(expression, attack, fight, resist) | |
| turn your back on(expression, disregard, ignore, overlook) | |
| urge oneself | |
| use big words(expression, threat) | |
| act in pair | |
| affront danger(expression, courage) | |
| be courageous(expression, courage) | |
| be separated | |
| brave danger(expression, courage) | |
| break the rules(verb, expression, ignore, violate) | |
| bring to pass(verb, expression, provoke, demand) | |
| close your eyes to(expression, disregard, ignore, overlook) | |
| confront danger(expression, courage) | |
| despise danger(expression, courage) |
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