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“the”
The following 437 entries include the term the.
rubs the wrong way
phraseto disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
rung down the curtain (on)
phraseto bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point
running the risk of
phraseto take a chance on
runs the risk of
phraseto take a chance on
selling down the river
phraseto be unfaithful or disloyal to
sells down the river
phraseto be unfaithful or disloyal to
shooting the breeze
phraseto engage in casual or rambling conversation
shoots the breeze
phraseto engage in casual or rambling conversation
shots in the arm
phrasesomething that arouses action or activity
shots in the dark
phrasean opinion or judgment based on little or no evidence
shot the breeze
phraseto engage in casual or rambling conversation
showed (someone) the door
phraseto let go from office, service, or employment
showing (someone) the door
phraseto let go from office, service, or employment
shown (someone) the door
phraseto let go from office, service, or employment
shows (someone) the door
phraseto let go from office, service, or employment
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