Idioms beginning with F
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Meaning: to move from one place to another with no purpose and direction
Example: Failing to get a satisfactory answer from her doctor, Mary went from pillar to post searching for a cure for her illness. Read more ➺
Meaning: used to refer a time in the not so distant future
Example: From now on, every student must switch off their phones before coming to my class. Read more ➺
Meaning: unlikely to be true
Example: When he told us the stories of his youth, everyone could agree that they were far-fetched. Read more ➺
Meaning: experience financial hardship
Example: Since Farrokh was made redundant, we've really felt the pinch. We can't even afford to buy the kids new shoes. Read more ➺
forbidden fruit is always the sweetest
Meaning: to desire something that is not within a feasible reach
Example: The guy thinks that the forbidden fruit is always the sweetest and keeps asking her out even though she has refused him several times. I seem to think that this is becoming unhealthy and obsessive. Read more ➺
Meaning: to have a priority order
Example: The deal is on but first things first, let's discuss how the remuneration for the work will be done. Read more ➺
Meaning: to start disliking something when one gets to know too much about it
Example: The couple could not stay together long after their wedding because familiarity breeds contempt. Read more ➺
Meaning: it refers to people who face problems with determination and courage are the ones who attain massive levels of success
Example: The guy should have gone all out to achieve his destiny. He would have been married to the love of his life had he showed some courage back then. Fortune favours the bold. Read more ➺
Meaning: to continue with something else, usually on the agenda
Example: The presentation will be followed by high tea and snacks for all the employees present. Read more ➺
Meaning: every now and then
Example: The kids write to me from time to time letting me know of their latest adventures. Read more ➺
