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keep lid on(expression, control, restrain, limit)
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keep tight rein on(verb, expression, control, restrain)
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keep under thumb(verb, expression, defeat, suppress)
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keep under wraps(verb, expression, restrain, crush)
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keep within bounds
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kiss and make up(verb, expression, calm, soothe)
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knock socks off(verb, expression, beat, reduce)
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lay one out(verb, expression, beat, defeat)
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let it all hang out(expression, stop, dull, fall)
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make a fool of(verb, expression, crush, confuse)
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make eat dirt(expression, upset, crush, shame)
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make matters up(verb, expression, calm, satisfy)
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make one feel small(expression, upset, crush, shame)
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make subservient(verb, expression)
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patch things up(verb, expression, calm, quiet)
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play up to(verb, expression, calm, quiet)
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pour balm into
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pour water on
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put a lid on(verb, expression, calm, quiet)
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put an end to(verb, expression, upset, beat)
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