Dirty
To mess
Both terms in one sentence
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Kick Them While They Are Down: Ender does this to Stilson so the bullies will think he's too crazy/dirty-fighting to mess with again.
Source: Literature / Ender's Game -
Friendly warning: don't mess with her or members of her family... or even look as if you're about to mess with them, as she's distinctly unafraid to get her hands dirty pruning you down to size no matter your connections and apparent safety.
Source: Never Mess with Granny
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