Idioms and Phrases August 4, 2020 at 09:46PM

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Idioms (F)
List of English idioms that start with F.

Face the Music: Dealing with consequences of one’s actions

Face the Music: To accept judgment or punishment

Fall for Something: Hook, Line, and Sinker To be completely deceived

Fall in Love with Somebody: Start feeling love towards somebody

Fall Off the Wagon: To begin using alcohol (or another problem substance) after quitting

Fall on One’s Sword: To accept blame; to sacrifice oneself

Fall Prey to: Be victimized by; be harmed by; be vulnerable to

Fancy Someone (British English): To find someone very attractive

Farther (On) Down the Road: Later, at some unspecified time

Farther (On) Down the Road: Later, at some unspecified time

Fashion-Forward: Tending to adopt new styles quickly

Fat Cat: A highly placed, well-paid executive

Father Figure: A mentor, a person who offers
guidance

Feast Your Eyes On: To take great pleasure in looking at someone or something

Feather in One’s Cap: An achievement for which one is recognized; a noteworthy achievement

Feather One’s (Own) Nest: Use one’s influence or power improperly for financial gain

Feather One’s Nest: To take advantage of one’s position to benefit oneself

Fed Up With: Refusing to tolerate something any further; out of patience

Feel Like a Million Dollars: To feel great, to feel well and healthy.

Feel On Top of The World: To feel very healthy

Fell off a Truck: Probably stolen or illicitly obtained;
said of something offered for sale to avoid discussing its origins

Fell off the Back of a Lorry: Probably stolen or illicitly obtained; said of something offered for sale to avoid discussing its origins

Fifteen Minutes of Fame: Temporary renown

Fifth Wheel: A superfluous person

Fight Fire with Fire: Use the same measures that are being used against you, even if they’re stronger than you
would usually use

Fight Like Cat and Dog: Continually arguing with each other

Find One’s Voice: Become more confident in expressing oneself

Find Your Feet: To adjust to a new place or situation

Finger-Pointing: Blame; a situation within a group
where each member attempts to blame others

Finger-Pointing: Blame; a situation within a group where each member attempts to blame others

Fire in the Belly: strong ambition

First In, Best Dressed: The first people to do
something will have an advantage

Fish for Compliments: Try to manipulate people into praising you

Fish or Cut Bait (usually an exclamation): Make a decision or give someone else a chance

Fish Out of Water: A person who is in unfamiliar, confusing surroundings

Five-Finger Discount: Shoplifting

Flash in the Pan: A one-time occurrence, not a
permanent phenomenon

Flat Broke: Having no money at all

Flat Out Like a Lizard: Drinking Very busy

Flesh and Blood: Blood relatives, close relatives