96 entries under expression topic. ×

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wipe slate clean(idiom, forget, excuse, absolve)
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absolve justify(defend, explain, spare, relieve)
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account for(deliberate, excuse, justify, vindicate)
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apologize for(verb, cover, ease, moderate)
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apply logic(deliberate, excuse, justify, vindicate)
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bank the fire
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become smaller(verb, decline, reduce, moderate)
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conceal truth(verb, hide, white, doctor)
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cop a plea(idiom, deliberate, excuse, justify)
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cop out(deliberate, excuse, justify, vindicate)
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cover up(verb, hide, white, doctor)
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die out(verb, decline, reduce, moderate)
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dispense from(verb, defend, explain, spare)
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do justice to(idiom, maintain, defend, uphold)
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exempt from(verb, defend, explain, spare)
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fade away(verb, decline, reduce, moderate)
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free from blame(idiom, maintain, defend, uphold)
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fritter away(verb, phrasal verb, decrease, nonincrease)
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give absolution(verb, defend, explain, spare)
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give alibi(deliberate, excuse, justify, vindicate)
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