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| take a break(verb, expression, delay, rest) | |
| hem and haw(verb, expression, object, doubt) | |
| mark time(verb, expression, stop, delay) | |
| take five(verb, expression, delay, rest) | |
| take ten(verb, expression, break, delay) | |
| think twice about(verb, expression, phrasal verb, hesitate) | |
| hum and haw(verb, expression, irresolution) | |
| rest period(noun, expression, delay, wait) | |
| stand still(expression, support, stop, close) | |
| stay of execution(expression, lateness) | |
| take a rest(expression, rest, relax) | |
| time lag(noun, expression, delay, lapse) | |
| blow the whistle on(expression, stop, close, end) | |
| breathing time(expression, repose) | |
| bring to standstill(expression, stop, close, end) | |
| call it a day(expression, stop, hold, break) | |
| hold at bay(expression, stop, close, end) | |
| hold the fort(verb, expression, stop, settle) | |
| hold the phone(expression, stop, delay, stay) | |
| play for time(verb, expression, stop, hold) |
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