45 entries under expression topic. ×

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against the grain(adjective, idiom, forced, averse)
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bottled up(adjective, calm, quiet, reasonable)
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calm and collected(idiom, calm, quiet, reasonable)
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corked up(adjective, calm, quiet, reasonable)
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cutting down(decrease, depression, reduction, recession)
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dying down(adjective, declining, lowering, falling)
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fading away(adjective, declining, lowering, falling)
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having the willies(idiom, weak, spineless, gutless)
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in charge(adjective, calm, quiet, reasonable)
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in check(adjective, calm, quiet, reasonable)
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lacking courage(weak, spineless, gutless)
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losing momentum(adjective, declining, lowering, falling)
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no guts(weak, spineless, gutless)
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on a leash(idiom, calm, quiet, reasonable)
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paper tiger(weak, spineless, gutless)
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qualm of conscience
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running scared(weak, shy, worried, apprehensive)
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shriveling up(adjective, declining, lowering, falling)
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under control(adjective, calm, quiet, reasonable)
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under wraps(adjective, calm, quiet, reasonable)
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