put someone's back up »
To annoy someone deliberately.
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rag the puck »
To retain possession of the puck by skillful skating and stickhandling without attempting to score, as a deliberate tactic intended to use up time.
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read somebody the riot act »
To scold or berate somebody; to reprimand.
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rumor campaign »
A method of persuasion in which damaging rumors or innuendo are deliberately spread concerning a person or other target, while the source of the rumors tries to avoid detection.
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shoot oneself in the foot »
To deliberately sabotage an activity in order to avoid obligation, though it causes personal suffering. Origins in first world war trench warfare.
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take out of context »
To interpret something in a manner in which it was not intended to be understood, often deliberately.
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take to task »
To lecture, berate, admonish, or hold somebody accountable for his or her actions.
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tell off »
To speak to someone rudely, disrespectfully or angrily; to berate; to unleash one's fury verbally towards someone.
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turn a blind eye »
To ignore or deliberately overlook, especially with respect to something unpleasant or improper.
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whisper campaign »
A method of persuasion in which damaging rumors or innuendo are deliberately spread concerning a person or other target, while the source of the rumors tries to avoid detection.
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white lie »
A deliberate, untrue statement which does no harm or is intended to produce a favorable result.
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