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face the music(expression, get, dispute, provoke)
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give the third degree(verb, expression, check, examine)
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fly in the face of(expression, get, dispute, provoke)
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go over with a fine-tooth comb(verb, expression, study, check)
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hold out for(verb, expression, examine, challenge)
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leave no stone unturned(verb, expression, action, check)
2
look high and low(verb, expression, check, sound)
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make a point of(expression, get, dispute, provoke)
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make a stand(expression, get, oppose, fight)
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pass under review(expression, judgment)
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put through the wringer(verb, expression, examine, challenge)
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put to the question(verb, expression, examine, challenge)
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put to the test(verb, expression, study, check)
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stand up to(expression, get, oppose, fight)
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stick it out(expression, get, dispute, provoke)
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sweat it out of(verb, expression, examine, challenge)
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take stock of(expression, study, check, consider)
2
throw down the gauntlet(verb, expression, get, oppose)
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ask pointed questions(expression, check, question, quiz)
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beat a dead horse(verb, expression, study, consider)
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