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stink upTo cause to stink.Rate it:

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stir shitto deliberately cause troubleRate it:

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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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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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suck intoTo 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 backTo cause to remember some past event or time.Rate it:

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take effectTo become active; to become effective.Rate it:

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take its tollTo affect, especially negatively; to damage or degrade; to cause destruction.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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that's saying somethingSaid of something that has an even greater impact or effect than what is readily apparent, considering the context.Rate 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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throw downTo cause something one is holding to drop, often forcefully.Rate it:

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to no availEffect in achieving a goal or aim; purpose, use (now usually in negative constructions).Rate it:

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touch offTo start; to cause, especially used for unstable situations that may magnify if disturbed.Rate 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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turn about is fair playMy business partner came up to Me the week before Halloween to notify that he was leaving for two weeks in Florida 'cause is wife was tired.Rate it:

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turn to stoneTo cause something to become stone.Rate it:

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un avocat sans causeA briefless barrister.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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very wellUsed to weaken the effect of certain modal verbs.Rate it:

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vous êtes hors de causeYou are not concerned in the matter; This has nothing to do with you.Rate it:

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wash withhave an effect on, persuadeRate it:

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

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wear downTo cause physical or mental fatigue.Rate it:

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wear offTo diminish in effect.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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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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