242 entries under expression topic. ×

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come down on(verb, idiom, abuse, criticize)
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get at(verb, phrasal verb, abuse)
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have words with
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jump on(verb, phrasal verb, oppose, censure)
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light into(verb, attack, criticize, blame)
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blow a fuse(idiom, blow, rage, roar)
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blow off(sound, insult, offend, persecute)
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boil over(blow, rage, roar, storm)
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call to task(verb, idiom, reprimand, discredit)
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champ at bit(idiom, blow, rage, roar)
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come down hard on(idiom, censure, caution, rebuke)
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cuss out(verb, sound, criticize, insult)
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cut down(sound, insult, offend, persecute)
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cut to the quick(idiom, sound, insult, offend)
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do a number on(idiom, sound, insult, offend)
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fly off the handle(idiom, blow, rage, roar)
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foam at the mouth(idiom, blow, rage, roar)
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fulminate against(verb, phrasal verb, correct, discipline)
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get after(verb, charge, abuse, criticize)
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give a black eye(idiom, sound, insult, offend)
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