Idioms beginning with F

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fight tooth and nail

Meaning: to fight very fiercely

Example: I want this job so I'm going to fight tooth and nail for it. Read more ➺


fair and square

Meaning: done according to the rules

Example: The supporters for the other team were angry but we won the game fair and square. Read more ➺


for a while

Meaning: a short period of time

Example: I will be able to sit with you for a while, but I need to get home soon. Read more ➺


from the bottom of my heart

Meaning: with sincere and deep feeling

Example: I am really happy with the new job and I mean that from the bottom of my heart. Read more ➺


walking on air

Meaning: to be very happy (elated)

Example: I have been walking on air since I found out that I have been awarded a scholarship to study music. Read more ➺


fast food

Meaning: food that is tasty but has less or no nutritional value is referred to as fast food

Example: Nina loves French fries and other fast food. Read more ➺


fair-weather friend

Meaning: Someone who is only supportive or friendly during good times but disappears in difficult situations.

Example: When I lost my job, I realized Mark was just a fair-weather friend. Read more ➺


first light

Meaning: the time when the light begins to appear in the morning

Example: The search for the missing children will continue at first light. Read more ➺


free spirit

Meaning: a person who freely lives a life of his own way

Example: His wife is a free spirit, she does not believe in the work that we do. Read more ➺


famous last words

Meaning: a comment or a prophecy that is expected to be proved incorrect

Example: I was thinking that I will not have dinner today. Famous last words, I am very hungry. Read more ➺


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