242 entries under expression topic. ×

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play on(control, work, accept, run)
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polish off(verb, meet, complete, do)
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press into service(idiom, control, work, accept)
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prevail on(verb, control, direct, influence)
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prevail over(verb, upset, control, run)
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pull off(verb, meet, complete, do)
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pull the wires(verb, idiom, run, direct)
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pull things together(verb, idiom, control, order)
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push buttons(verb, run, direct, rule)
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put across(verb, control, direct, influence)
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put foot down(idiom, charge, guide, impose)
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put forth(control, work, accept, run)
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put in order(verb, idiom, control, order)
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put into action(idiom, control, work, accept)
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put into effect(verb, idiom, meet, complete)
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put over(verb, meet, complete, do)
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put through(verb, meet, complete, do)
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put to use(idiom, control, work, accept)
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put to work(idiom, control, work, accept)
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read the riot act(idiom, place, charge, guide)
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