to strike down someone
                        
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                        to plunge someone into despair
                        
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                        to entangle someone in the meshes of intrigue
                        
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                        to land someone in an awkward position
                        
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                        to wear down someone
                        
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                        to hold someone up to ridicule
                        
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                        to cast ridicule on sb
                        
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                        to land someone in hospital
                        
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                        to bring someone up short
                        
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                        to strike down someone
                        
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                        to bring down someone
                        
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