64 entries under expression topic. ×

10
dig up(verb, phrasal verb, remove, reveal)
9
hollow out(verb, phrasal verb, hurt, ruin)
7
gouge out(verb, phrasal verb, action, burrow)
6
scoop out(verb, phrasal verb, action, turn)
5
turn up(verb, phrasal verb)
4
dig out(verb, phrasal verb, take, clear)
4
root out(verb, phrasal verb, remove, turn)
2
bring to light
2
ferret out(action, dig, probe, burrow)
2
pull up(verb, clear, remove, eliminate)
1
blot out(verb, remove, eliminate, expose)
1
break up(verb, turn, produce, clean)
1
bring down(verb, drop, decline, drive)
1
cast down(verb, drop, decline, drive)
1
cave in(verb, drop, decline, drive)
1
dig down(verb, turn, produce, clean)
1
eat away(hurt, ruin, challenge, weaken)
1
fall in(verb, drop, decline, drive)
1
force down(verb, drop, decline, drive)
1
fork out(verb, turn, produce, clean)
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