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going easy on(expression, soft, gentle, tolerant)
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going easy with(expression, gentle, tolerant, patient)
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having all marbles(expression, adjective, sound, sensible)
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hold in check
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hold it down(expression, calm, subdue, relax)
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in a rut(expression, cautious, conventional, timid)
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keep it down(verb, expression, subdue, dampen)
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keep lid on(expression, control, restrain, limit)
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keep tight rein on(verb, expression, control, restrain)
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keep within limits(verb, expression, control, check)
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kiss and make up(verb, expression, calm, soothe)
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let it all hang out(expression, stop, dull, fall)
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like a clam(expression, cautious, tactful, circumspect)
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make a deal(verb, expression, settle, agree)
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make light of(verb, expression, cover, restrain)
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make mild
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mild as milk
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nip in the bud(verb, expression, stop, control)
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not extreme(expression, cautious, conventional, timid)
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not half bad
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