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153 entries under expression topic. ×

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hold back(verb, phrasal verb, stop, check)
8
hang back(verb, phrasal verb, delay, stay)
6
hem and haw(verb, idiom, change, delay)
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hum and haw(verb, idiom, irresolution, stammering)
6
think twice(verb, idiom, stop, delay)
5
stick at(verb, phrasal verb, unwillingness, unbelief doubt)
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be irresolute(verb, idiom, change, fear)
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play for time(verb, idiom, cool, delay)
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pull back(verb, phrasal verb, withdraw, retreat)
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hang fire(idiom, cool, delay, linger)
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have qualms(verb, dispute, stick, challenge)
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hold off(verb, phrasal verb, cool, restrain)
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think twice about(verb, idiom, phrasal verb, stick)
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back off(verb, check, delay, hinder)
2
be undecided(verb, idiom, change, alter)
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let up(verb, stop, check, delay)
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mark time(verb, idiom)
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put off(verb, phrasal verb, restrain, delay)
2
stall for time(verb, idiom, time, wait)
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stop to consider(idiom, unbelief doubt)
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