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| take the bite out of(verb, expression, calm, cool) | |
| take the edge off(verb, expression, calm, cool) | |
| take the sting out of(verb, expression, calm, cool) | |
| take to task(expression, correct, humble, humiliate) | |
| take wind out of(verb, expression, stop, ruin) | |
| throw book at(verb, expression, confine, detain) | |
| throw cold water on(verb, expression, stop, check) | |
| throw monkey wrench in(verb, expression, stop, hold) | |
| throw weight around(verb, expression, force, exact) | |
| turn on the heat(verb, expression, force, exact) | |
| turn thumbs down(verb, expression, decline, reject) | |
| upset the apple cart(verb, expression, stop, halt) | |
| use force upon | |
| allay one's excitability(expression, excitability) | |
| attach little importance to(expression, moderate) | |
| bolt the door(expression, prohibition) | |
| bring to a standstill(verb, expression, stop, prevent) | |
| bring to an end(verb, expression, stop, end) | |
| bring under control(verb, expression, control, contain) | |
| call the shots(verb, expression, run, direct) |
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