Idioms beginning with F
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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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 have a disagreement or quarrel with someone and stop being friendly. (fall out, falling-out)
Example: They fell out over money and haven't spoken since. 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 ➺
