F
Idioms beginning with "F"
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Contents of F:
[for free] {adj. phr.}, {substandard}
Without having to pay; free.
Hey you guys, look at this balloon! They're for free down at the new store.
[for fun] {prep. phr.}
As amusement, not seriously, as a joke.
Let's try to play Beethoven's Emperor Concerto together, you on one piano, and I on another one.
Compare: [IN FUN].
[for good] also [for good and all] {adv. phr.}
Permanently, forever, for always.
The lost money was gone for good.
He hoped that the repairs would stop the leak for good.
* /When John graduated from school, he decided that he was done with […]
[for good measure] {adv. phr.}
As something more added to what is expected or needed; as an extra.
He sold me the car at a cheap price and included the radio for good measure.
* /She puts in the spices the recipe calls for and then adds an extra […]
[for Heaven's sake!] {adv. phr.}
Please.
"Help me, for Heaven's sake!" the injured man cried.
[for hours on end] {adv. phr.}
For many hours; for a very long time.
We have been trying to get this computer going for hours on end, but we need serious professional help.
[for keeps] {adv. phr.}
1. For the winner to keep.
They played marbles for keeps.
2. {informal}
For always; forever,
He left town for keeps.
Syn.: [FOR GOOD].
3. Seriously, not just for fun.
This is not a joke, it's for keeps.
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