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