127 entries under idiom topic. ×

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rake over the coals(expression, correct, humble, humiliate)
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reduce the temperature
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run interference for(expression, calm, quiet, help)
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soften the blow
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strike a chord(verb, expression, move, upset)
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take a break(verb, expression, stop, calm)
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take a breather(verb, expression, stop, calm)
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take it easy(verb, expression, stop, calm)
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take the bite out of(expression, calm, cool, restrain)
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take the sting out(verb, expression, calm, quiet)
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take the sting out of(verb, expression, calm, cool)
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take time out(verb, expression, stop, calm)
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take to task(expression, correct, humble, humiliate)
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think nothing of(expression, restrain, moderate, lessen)
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tug at the heart(verb, expression, move, upset)
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act as middle(verb, expression, soothe, appease)
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become fractured
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become weaker
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break dance
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bring to terms(verb, expression, soothe, appease)
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