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| time lag(noun, expression, pause, lapse) | |
| waste time(verb, expression, pass, idle) | |
| mark time(verb, expression, stop, stay) | |
| put on ice(verb, expression, hold, drop) | |
| put on hold(verb, expression, stop, hold) | |
| drag one's feet(verb, fast) | |
| play for time(verb, expression, stop, control) | |
| get in the way(expression, stop, break, bother) | |
| hold in check(verb, expression) | |
| hold the fort(expression, stop, settle, halt) | |
| stay of execution(expression, lateness) | |
| stay put(expression, stop, settle, halt) | |
| be a sideliner | |
| bide the issue | |
| blow hot and cold(expression, pause, hesitate, falter) | |
| blow whistle on(verb, expression, block, curb) | |
| break it up(expression, shake, wait) | |
| break train of thought(expression, stop, break, bother) | |
| bring to screeching halt(verb, expression, check, hinder) | |
| bring up the rear(verb, expression, draw, follow) |
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