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| hang fire(expression, cool, delay, hesitate) | |
| hang it up(verb, expression, hold, break) | |
| hang onto your hat(expression, stop, delay, stay) | |
| hemming and hawing(noun, expression, delay, weakness) | |
| keep shirt on(expression, stop, delay, stay) | |
| leave of absence(expression, quiet, recreation, relaxation) | |
| lie in wait(verb, expression, stop, delay) | |
| look forward to(verb, expression, stop, delay) | |
| make bones about | |
| nip in the bud(verb, expression, stop, hold) | |
| not do(verb, expression, stop, relinquish) | |
| play a waiting game(expression, cool, delay, hesitate) | |
| point of repose | |
| put an end to(verb, expression, stop, hold) | |
| put down roots(verb, expression, stop, settle) | |
| qualm of conscience | |
| run hot and cold(verb, expression, hesitate, falter) | |
| run its course(verb, expression, hold, break) | |
| sit on fence(expression, hesitate, falter, balk) | |
| sit up for(expression, stop, delay, stay) |
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