149 entries under idiom topic. ×

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make one feel small(expression, upset, crush, shame)
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on the bottom(expression, adverb, inferior, down)
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on the nether side(expression, adverb, inferior, down)
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on the underside(expression, adverb, inferior, down)
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put damper on(verb, expression, reduce, moderate)
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put heat on(expression, bother, intimidate, frighten)
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put one away(expression, upset, crush, shame)
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put out of countenance(verb, expression, crush, confuse)
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put the lid on(verb, expression, moderate, subdue)
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put to shame(verb, expression, upset, crush)
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reduce to tears(verb, expression, upset, trouble)
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scare hell out of(verb, expression, bother, intimidate)
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shoot full of holes(expression, criticize, scorn, disparage)
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take a swipe at(expression, criticize, scorn, disparage)
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take off weight(verb, expression, cut, reduce)
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take swipe at(expression, diminish, criticize, condemn)
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take the bite out(verb, expression, decline, reduce)
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take the edge off(verb, expression, decline, reduce)
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take the sting out(verb, expression, decline, reduce)
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tar and feather(verb, expression, shame, stain)
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