F
Idioms beginning with "F"
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[fox and geese] {n. phr.}
A tag game in which the player representing the fox tries to catch one of the players representing geese as they run around the outside of a circle.
[fraidy-cat] or [fraid-cat] or [scaredy-cat] or [scared cat] {n.}, {informal}
A shy person; someone who is easily frightened. — Usually used by or to children.
Tom was a fraidy-cat and wouldn't go in the water.
[frame of mind] {n. phr.}
One's mental outlook; the state of one's psychological condition,
There is no use trying to talk to him while he is in such a negative frame of mind.
[freak] {n.}, {slang}
1. A good, or well-liked person, the opposite of a square, someone with long hair and who is likely (or known) to be a marijuana smoker or a drug user. Also said of homosexuals.
* /Is Joe a square, establishment type? — Oh no, […]
[freak out] (2) {v. phr.}, {slang}
To lose control over one's conscious self due to the influence of hallucinogenic drugs.
Joe freaked out last night.
[freak-out] (1) {n.}, {slang}
An act of losing control; a situation that is bizarre or unusual.
The party last night was a regular freak-out.
[free]
See:
[FOR FREE],
[MAKE FREE],
[MAKE FREE WITH],
[OF ONE'S OWN ACCORD] or [OF ONE'S OWN FREE WILL].
[free agent] {n.}
A professional player who does not have a contract with a team.
The Giants signed two free agents who had been released by the Cardinals.
[free and easy] {adj.}
Not strict; relaxed or careless.
The teacher was free and easy with his students.
He had a free and easy way of acting that attracted many friends.
They were free and easy with their money and it was soon gone.