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keep in line(expression, hold, control, restrain)
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lay down the law(verb, expression, state, control)
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let in on(verb, expression, state, order)
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like it is(expression, open, honest, sincere)
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make a connection(expression, place, determine, promote)
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pour it on(verb, expression, study, give)
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pull a wire(expression, place, determine, promote)
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pull the strings(verb, expression, control, go)
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pull things together(verb, expression, control, order)
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show the way(verb, expression, phrasal verb, get)
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sit on top of(verb, expression, control, order)
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straight from the shoulder(expression, adjective, open, honest)
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take aim(verb, expression)
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take the reins(verb, expression, state, control)
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wear the crown(verb, expression, control, run)
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wear the pants(verb, expression)
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work out a deal(expression, place, determine, promote)
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act with decorum(verb, expression, control, manage)
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apply oneself to(verb, expression, give, turn)
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as the crow flies(expression, adverb, right, straight)
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