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stir the potThe deliberate act of agitating a situation. Especially to cause conflict.Rate it:

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Stir up a Hornet's NestTo stimulate or stir people to get angry or annoyed, to cause a great problem, to invite dangerRate it:

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stretch the truthTo exaggerate, often to the point where the truth is obscured or lost.Rate it:

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strike downto kill someone or something, to cause to suddenly dieRate it:

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strike outOf a batter, to be retired after three strikes; of a pitcher, to cause this to happen to the batter.Rate it:

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stuff upCause to be blocked.Rate it:

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suck inTo cause someone to become slowly more and more involved in a business or situation that is often not to that person's liking.Rate it:

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take off!An order, a sharp command, a desultory admonition, Take Your Leave, now!, Get Lost!, Leave Town!Rate it:

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take someone to the graveTo kill someone; to cause someone's death.Rate it:

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take the baitTo accept something offered, especially secretly or deceptively, to cause some action by the acceptor.Rate it:

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take the wind out of someone's sailsTo discourage someone greatly; to cause someone to lose hope or the will to continue.Rate it:

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tear apartto cause to separateRate it:

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the silence of a lion is not that he is a fool but for determination and accuracy.To concentrate before making a job - isn't a weakness. As Lions, whom are fierce predators that often stalk their prey before attacking. Their attacks cause prey to panic and disperse, allowing the lions to isolate and attack a weaker or slower individual.Rate it:

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to hell and goneRuined or lost completely; a long distance away or apart; for good or forever; into oblivion or non-existenceRate it:

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trip upTo cause to commit an error, trick into a mistake.Rate it:

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trip upTo cause to fall or stumble.Rate it:

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Upset the ApplecartSpoil careful plans, to mess with someone plans, to cause trouble, to interfere with a planRate it:

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use it or lose itSkills or knowledge that are seldom applied are likely to be lost with time.Rate it:

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use it or lose itProperty and privileges will be lost if they are not utilized.Rate it:

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wave downTo cause to stop by using an arm gesture.Rate it:

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wear outTo cause to become damaged, useless, or ineffective through continued use, especially hard, heavy, or careless use.Rate it:

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wear outTo exhaust; to cause or contribute to another's exhaustion, fatigue, or weariness, as by continued strain or exertion.Rate it:

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where the shoe pinchesWhere the cause of trouble or difficulty is.Rate it:

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Whole Kit and CaboodleNothing left, ruined, everything is lostRate it:

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win backto win money that has been lost.Rate it:

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work overTo physically attack someone to cause them injury.Rate it:

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wrap in the flagTo claim one's cause deserves support for patriotic reasons or that one's own motives are patriotic.Rate it:

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wreak havocTo cause damage, disruption, or destruction.Rate it:

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wreck havoccause destructionRate it:

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עוף מפהget out of here, get lostRate it:

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