refrain
101pass something up — refrain from taking up an opportunity. → pass …
102turn the other cheek — refrain from retaliating after an attack or insult. [with biblical allusion to Matt. 5:39.] → cheek …
103lanla landerirette — Refrain de couplets qui sert à gazer les gros mots. Il représente tantôt le vit, tantôt le con, etc., etc. Auprès de sa jeune épouse, Un mari peu complaisant Dans une fureur jalouse S’écria: Rien n’est plus grand Que ton… …
104draw it mild — Refrain from exaggeration …
105fence, sit (or be, etc.) on the — Refrain from committing oneself either way …
106help — Refrain from. ♣ I can t help liking him …
107hold it — Refrain from movement …
108keep one's (big) mouth shut — Refrain from talking indiscreetly …
109keep one's breath to cool one's porridge — Refrain from interfering …
110leave be — Refrain from interfering …