Idioms beginning with F

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fortune favours the bold

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 ➺


follow by

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 ➺


from time to time

Meaning: every now and then

Example: The kids write to me from time to time letting me know of their latest adventures. Read more ➺


fall between the cracks

Meaning: be ignored or unobserved

Example: The management was so focused on planning for the next year's budget that they let this issue fall between the cracks. Read more ➺


flip the bird

Meaning: To raise the middle finger as an insulting gesture.

Example: Jake flipped the bird at the reckless driver after nearly getting hit in traffic. Read more ➺


flash in the pan

Meaning: A brief but intense effort or success that doesn't lead to lasting or repeated results.

Example: It seemed promising early on, but flash in the pan efforts often fizzle without follow-through. Read more ➺


field day

Meaning: have a great time doing something enjoyable

Example: The children had a field day when they were taken on a trip to the museum. Read more ➺


fancy free

Meaning: something or someone who has no commitments or ties

Example: Until the time his father was around to take care of him he was footloose and fancy free. Now things are very different. Read more ➺


fall for

Meaning: Become romantically attracted or emotionally attached to someone.

Example: He fell for his coworker the moment he met her. Read more ➺


fall in love

Meaning: to be very attracted to someone

Example: My brother and his fiancee fell in love when they went for a camping trip together with a group of friends. Read more ➺


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