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to punctuate a sentence

turn off an epigram

punch a ticket

to punch a ticket

to release one's goods from provisional attachment

cut a ticket

disable by drugging

to take decisive measures―take drastic measures

Crack a code

punch a ticket

play a trump

to play a trump-card―trump

separating the notes

to divest a man of his rank―strip off one's honours

to divest one of one's rank―strip off one's honours

break a code

unscrew the outlet plate

to be stript of one's honours

remove offensive capability from

undo the buttons of

clear out the drawer

clear the hurdle

eliminate the polarization of

remove restrictions

throw off a sketch

wipe the blackboard

turn off [on] a switch

Rub out blackboard

unmask the imposter

prune away offshoots