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| keep under control(verb, expression, control, suppress) | |
| keep in check(verb, expression, control, crush) | |
| keep within bounds(verb, expression, control, check) | |
| hold in check(expression, restraint) | |
| bring to screeching halt(verb, expression, stop, control) | |
| hold at bay(verb, expression, control, check) | |
| hold in custody(expression, hold, commit, confine) | |
| hold in leash(expression, restraint) | |
| keep in custody(expression, hold, commit, confine) | |
| keep lid on(verb, expression, stop, control) | |
| lay down the law(expression, order, set, charge) | |
| lay under restraint(expression, restraint) | |
| put in irons(expression, suppress, subject, shackle) | |
| put the lid on(verb, expression, stop, cut) | |
| bank the fire | |
| bear in mind(verb, expression, hold, keep) | |
| blow whistle on(verb, expression, block, delay) | |
| break the spirit(verb, expression, curb, suppress) | |
| bring to heel(verb, expression, curb, suppress) | |
| bring to naught(verb, expression, check, crush) |
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