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make null and void(verb, expression, upset, control)
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make the grade(verb, expression, take, control)
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make the most of(expression, control, work, accept)
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make the rules
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mind the store(verb, expression, see, note)
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occupy the throne(verb, expression, government)
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play first fiddle(verb, expression, control, run)
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press into service(expression, control, work, accept)
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pull the wires(verb, expression, run, direct)
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pull things together(verb, expression, control, order)
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put foot down(expression, charge, guide, impose)
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put in order(verb, expression, control, order)
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put into action(expression, control, work, accept)
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put into effect(verb, expression, meet, complete)
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put to use(expression, control, work, accept)
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put to work(expression, control, work, accept)
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read the riot act(expression, place, charge, guide)
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rule the roost(verb, expression, control, order)
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serve the people(verb, expression, run, direct)
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set in motion(expression, control, work, accept)
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