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cast doubt on

/kæst daʊt ɑːn/

Example:

The new evidence cast doubt on the witness's testimony.

pick a fight/ quarrel

/pɪk ə ˈfaɪt/ˈkwɔːr.əl/

Example:

He's always trying to pick a fight with his brother.

spring a trap

/sprɪŋ ə træp/

Example:

The hunter carefully set the snare, hoping to spring a trap for the rabbit.

pale in comparison

/peɪl ɪn kəmˈpær.ɪ.sən/

Example:

His achievements pale in comparison to hers.

pale into insignificance

/peɪl ˌɪntuː ɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/

Example:

His previous achievements pale into insignificance compared to his latest discovery.

lead somebody astray

/liːd ˌsʌmbədi əˈstreɪ/

Example:

Bad company can lead somebody astray.
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