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used as a polite formula when you are going to disagree with sb.
with (all due) respect (to sb)
To a greet extent
In large part
in large measure
Because of sb's actions
At the hands of sb
they suffered at his hands
Start disagreeing or arguing with sb about sg
Take issue with sg/sb (over about sg)
Showyour respect for sb by visiting them, going to their funeral, attending a memorial service
Pay your respects (to sb)
Die in order to protect or save sb/sg
Lay down your life (for sb/sg)
Have power or influence over a group of people or a region
Hold sway
Used to indicate the result or consequence of a situation or an action
Therein lies sg
Completely destroy a place or area
Lay waste to sg
Sg has finished
Be at an end
Cause sg to happen or exist
Give rise to sg
Make sg definite or complete
Set the seal on sg
At the beginning of sg
On the threshold of sg
Be given the opportunity doing sg that makes you feel proud
Have the honour of doing sg
Say or do sg to show your respect and admiration for sb.
Pay tribute to sb/sg
Give careful attention to sb/sg
Pay (no) heed to sb/sg
(of an action) performed with greater courage or effort than is usual or expected
Beyond the call of duty
Feel grateful to sb for their help, kinsness, etc.
Be in sb's debt
bi in debt to sb
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51. Formal idioms
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