109 entries under expression topic. ×

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have qualms(verb, idiom, dispute, have)
5
call in question(idiom, dispute, challenge, doubt)
5
hem and haw(idiom, pause, hesitate, waver)
5
smell a rat(idiom, dispute, challenge, doubt)
5
stick at(verb, phrasal verb, unwillingness, unbelief doubt)
5
think twice(verb, idiom, pause, hesitate)
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think twice about(verb, idiom, phrasal verb, have)
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hang back(verb, phrasal verb, stop, pause)
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point of honor(idiom, probity)
4
second thought(noun, doubt, misgiving, qualm)
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stop to consider(idiom, unbelief doubt)
4
twinge of conscience(idiom, unwillingness)
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awake a doubt
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be loath(verb, idiom, have, stick)
3
be reluctant(verb, idiom, stop, have)
3
be unwilling(verb, idiom, stop, have)
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cry out against
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enter a protest
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fight shy of
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greet with skepticism
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