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repertoire

a stock of plays, dances, or pieces that a company or a performer knows or is prepared to perform. synonyms: collection ,  stock ,  range ,  repertory ,  reserve ,  store ,  repository ,  supply "the three tenors will fashion their repertoire to their audiences" the whole body of items that are regularly performed. "the mainstream concert repertoire" a stock of skills or types of behavior that a person habitually uses. "his repertoire of threats, stares, and denigratory gestures"

clamp down

suppress or prevent something, typically in an oppressive or harsh manner. "police  clamped down on  a pro-democracy demonstration" "they promised to clamp down on the drug trafficking in this neighborhood"

in hot water

informal in a situation of difficulty, trouble, or disgrace. "he is in hot water for insensitive remarks he made" Stephen K. Bannon, the new Trump campaign chief, is the third top Trump adviser who's landed in hot water during this campaign.

on the fence about

Fig.   undecided   about   something.   (*Typically:   be ~;  sit  ~ .)  Ann  is on  the   fence   about   going  to  Mexico.   I  wouldn't  beon  the   fence.   I'd   love  to  go. We didn't highly recommend Samsung's last Wireless Charging Pad, but we're a bit more on the fence about the newer model. 

TLC

tender   loving   care  ‎( uncountable ) (abbreviated as  TLC ) considerate  and  compassionate  care, especially as given by  nurses  when no other treatment is of use Looks like our website needs a little TLC . Thanks for your patience as we work to fix this issue.

keep on toes

keep  somebody  on  their  toes to  force   someone  to  continue   giving   all   their   attention   and   energy  to  what   they   are   doing   He  gave  me a  couple  of extra   things  to do  just  to  keep  me on my  toes.