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get the upper hand(verb, idiom, control, beat)
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get under control(verb, idiom, control, beat)
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give a snappy comeback(verb, idiom, return, acknowledge)
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give the lie to(idiom, oppose, expose, counter)
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give thumbs down to(idiom, oppose, expose, counter)
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jam up(verb, restrain, crush, block)
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keep in(verb, restrain, crush, block)
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keep in check(verb, idiom, restrain, crush)
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keep it down(verb, idiom, calm, dull)
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keep the lid on(verb, idiom, quiet, restrain)
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keep under wraps(verb, idiom, restrain, crush)
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make eat dirt(idiom, upset, crush, shame)
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make one feel small(idiom, upset, crush, shame)
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make quiet(verb, calm, quiet, fix)
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make silent(verb, calm, subdue, relax)
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nip in the bud(verb, idiom, stop, hold)
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noise suppression
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patch things up(verb, idiom, calm, subdue)
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pipe down(verb, calm, dull, quiet)
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play for time(verb, idiom, stop, hold)
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