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set in motion(verb, idiom, make, cause)
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set on edge
3
shake up(verb, phrasal verb, upset, bother)
3
spur on(verb, phrasal verb, encourage, stimulate)
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stir the embers
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stir up trouble
3
wind up(verb, phrasal verb, upset, annoy)
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ask for(get, dispute, demand, claim)
2
call for(get, dispute, demand, claim)
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draw on(verb, make, cause, secure)
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drive crazy(verb, upset, bother, worry)
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drive mad(verb, upset, annoy, irritate)
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drive up the wall(verb, idiom, get, hurt)
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face down(get, oppose, dispute, challenge)
2
face off(get, dispute, challenge, demand)
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face the music(idiom, get, dispute, demand)
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fly in the face of(idiom, get, dispute, demand)
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give a hard time(verb, idiom, upset, trouble)
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hang in(get, dispute, demand, claim)
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insist upon(get, dispute, demand, claim)
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