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take time out(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, stop)
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unbend(verb, stop, calm, complete, leave)
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unlax(verb, stop, calm, complete, leave)
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unwind(verb, stop, calm, complete, leave)
1
calm down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, calm)
1
cool off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, calm)
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break it up(verb, expression, idiom, delay, shake)
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break up(verb, expression, rest, relax, terminate)
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breathe easily
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breather
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call time(verb, expression, delay, terminate, shake)
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calm(verb, stop, complete, leave, halt)
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cease(verb, leave, delay, finish, eliminate)
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chill out(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, rest)
1
come to standstill(verb, expression, idiom, delay, shake)
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come up for air(verb, expression, idiom, rest, relax)
1
cut off
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delay(verb, shake, wait)
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deliberate(verb, delay, shake, wait, interrupt)
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desist(verb, leave, delay, finish, eliminate)
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