Idioms beginning with F
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Meaning: Figurative sense: to move, act, or behave frantically and without coordination—like a panicked chicken.
Example: Everyone burst into laughter when Maya started doing the funky chicken at the wedding party. Read more ➺
Meaning: To start working correctly or successfully.
Example: After weeks of confusion, the project finally began to fall into place. Read more ➺
Meaning: To confront someone directly in a conflict or competition.
Example: The two leaders will face off in tomorrow's crucial election debate. Read more ➺
Meaning: An equal chance or opportunity to succeed or participate.
Example: Everyone on the team deserves a fair crack of the whip when applying for leadership roles. Read more ➺
Meaning: To search something very carefully and thoroughly, examining every small detail.
Example: The detective went over the crime scene with a fine-tooth comb, making sure not to miss even the tiniest piece of evidence. Read more ➺
Meaning: Irregular activity with pauses and interruptions.
Example: The old bus moved in fits and starts, shaking the passengers. Read more ➺
Meaning: A heated argument, quarrel, or conflict where emotions run high.
Example: The boardroom was tense, and feathers fly when the team debates budget cuts. Read more ➺
Meaning: Lead – to have the main or dominant role in a group or activity.
Example: As captain, she plays first fiddle in every game strategy. Read more ➺
Meaning: Refers to unwanted or discarded items, especially things considered useless or of little value.
Example: After cleaning the attic, we tossed out the flotsam and jetsam collected over decades. Read more ➺
Meaning: Try hard to achieve something that is unlikely to succeed.
Example: She fought a losing battle to save the old tree from being cut down. Read more ➺
