F

Idioms beginning with "F"

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Contents of F:

fat city
[fat city]  {n.},  {slang}
A state of contentment due to wealth and position.
Bully for the Smiths; they have arrived in Fat City.


fat is in the fire
[fat is in the fire]
Something has happened that will cause trouble or make a bad situation worse.
He found out you took it? Well, the fat's in the fire now.


fat of the land
[fat of the land]  {n. phr.}
The best and richest food, clothes, everything.
When I'm rich I'll retire and live off the fat of the land.


fate
[fate]
See: [TEMPT FATE] or [TEMPT THE FATES].


father
[father]
See: [LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON].


Father Christmas
[Father Christmas]  {n.},  {British}
The joyful spirit of Christmas; Santa Claus.
English children look forward to the visit of Father Christmas.




Fathers Day
[Father's Day]  {n.}
The third Sunday in June set aside especially to honor fathers whether living or dead.
The children gave nice presents to their father on Father's Day.


fault
[fault]
See:
[AT FAULT],
[FIND FAULT],
[TO A FAULT].


faultfinding
[faultfinding]  {n.}
Recrimination; nagging; criticism.
All of this constant faultfinding will only to lead to trouble between you and your wife.


favor
[favor]
See: [CURRY FAVOR], [IN FAVOR OF].



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