Idioms beginning with F
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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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
