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83 entries under expression topic. ×

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hang something on(verb, idiom, attack, criticize)
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inveigh against(verb, attack, criticize, censure)
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inveigle against(attack, abuse, condemn, denounce)
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jump on(censure, condemn, blame, blast)
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lash into(verb, cut, attack, criticize)
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lay bare(verb, trim, scrape, pare)
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lay out(verb, criticize, censure, reprimand)
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lean on(verb, criticize, censure, reprimand)
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nag at(censure, condemn, blame, blast)
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object to(attack, abuse, condemn, denounce)
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pick at(censure, condemn, blame, blast)
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punish severely(idiom, torture)
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put someone on the griddle(verb, idiom, attack, praise)
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put someone on the hot seat(verb, idiom, attack, praise)
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rake over the coals(verb, idiom, cut, attack)
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read the riot act(verb, idiom, attack, criticize)
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read the riot act to(verb, idiom, attack, praise)
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rip into(verb, phrasal verb, cut, attack)
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shoot down(attack, score, scratch, slam)
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show up(verb, attack, criticize, censure)
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