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cook up(verb, make, open, cause)
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cut to the quick(verb, idiom, upset, bother)
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draw forth(verb, phrasal verb, start, stimulate)
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draw out(verb, phrasal verb, cause, produce)
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dream up(verb, make, open, cause)
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drive bananas(verb, hurt, bother, annoy)
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dump on(verb, upset, meet, slight)
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fan the fire(verb, idiom, encourage, prompt)
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fan the flames(verb, idiom, annoy, stimulate)
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find fault(idiom, bother, annoy, irritate)
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get mad(verb, annoy, excite, irritate)
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get one going(verb, idiom, encourage, excite)
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get one started(verb, idiom, encourage, excite)
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get things rolling(verb, idiom, make, open)
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get to(verb, upset, trouble, get)
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give a zinger(idiom, upset, insult, offend)
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give birth(verb, plan, produce, create)
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give chase(verb, bother, annoy, harass)
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give impetus(verb, get, encourage, stimulate)
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give incentive(drive, encourage, stimulate, inspire)
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