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bend the rules(verb, expression, take, deter)
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break one up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, delight)
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give the slip(expression, escape, dodge, evade)
2
raise a smile(expression, amusement)
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run for cover(expression, escape, dodge, evade)
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send on a wild-goose chase(verb, expression, take, deter)
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shake and bake(expression, escape, dodge, evade)
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skip out on(expression, escape, dodge, evade)
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steer clear of(expression, escape, dodge, evade)
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cry out against(verb, expression, prevent, discourage)
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divert the mind
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give a lift(verb, expression, stimulate, cheer)
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give life to(verb, expression, stimulate, cheer)
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go on a spree(expression, dance, sport, jump)
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go over big(verb, expression, delight, charm)
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go to waste(expression, blow, consume, exhaust)
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hit the spot(verb, expression, delight, charm)
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hold for ransom(verb, expression, take, remove)
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kick up heels(expression, dance, sport, jump)
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let sunshine in(verb, expression, stimulate, cheer)
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