Idioms beginning with F
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Meaning: incredibly inexpensive
Example: She bought those lovely shoes at a flea market for a song. Read more ➺
Meaning: to lose status, respect or prestige
Example: The Economic and Finance minister's fall from grace gave her detractors great satisfaction. Read more ➺
Meaning: when there is little or no chance of something happening
Example: Did you really think that he would show up to work the day after a long weekend? Fat chance! Read more ➺
Meaning: to solve something by using reasoning
Example: It doesn't matter how long it takes. I am going to figure out this math problem. Read more ➺
Meaning: to display a very bad temper, often by screaming a lot
Example: When she didn't get her way, she drove off in a fit of anger. Read more ➺
Meaning: to disagree with someone about something
Example: I had a fall out with my mom about her losing my earrings. Read more ➺
Meaning: something that is added to ensure that something else is made complete
Example: Mike was sure he would ace the auditions as he put finishing touches on his performance. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be optimistic or enthusiastic.
Example: Upon hearing the good news, Mary was definitely full of beans. Read more ➺
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 ➺
