30 entries under expression topic. ×

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absolve justify(verb, defend, explain, spare)
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apologize for(verb, phrasal verb, defend, explain)
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bear with(verb, phrasal verb, defend, explain)
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dispense from(verb, phrasal verb, defend, explain)
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exempt from(verb, phrasal verb, defend, explain)
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give absolution(verb, defend, explain, spare)
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grant amnesty(verb, defend, explain, spare)
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let go(verb, defend, explain, spare)
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let off(verb, defend, spare, relieve)
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make allowances for(verb, idiom, phrasal verb, defend)
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pass over(verb, defend, spare, relieve)
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plead ignorance(verb, defend, explain, spare)
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shrug off(verb, phrasal verb, defend, explain)
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wink at(verb, defend, explain, spare)
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argue for(excuse, justify)
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do justice to(idiom, excuse, justify)
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double for(verb, phrasal verb, compensate, offset)
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letting go(excuse, justify, curtaining)
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made good(excuse, justify)
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make allowances(excuse, justify)
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