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The act of something collapsing or caving in.
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We were warned away from the rickety old mine because of the danger of cave-ins.
Submitted on September 15, 2010
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- after the fact
- at heart
- at once
- babe in arms
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- catch-as-catch-can
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- have a look-see
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- light a fire under
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- off the mark
- old school
- old stick
- on hold
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