find no bones in
have no objection to
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
find one's ass with both hands and a flashlight
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
find one's feet
become confident and comfortable in a new situation
find one's place
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
find one's tongue
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
find one's voice
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
find oneself
Discover one's identity or purpose
find out
Discover or learn something
find the net
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
finders, keepers
The person who finds something gets to keep it
finders, keepers; losers, weepers
Synonym of finders, keepers.
fine and dandy
Completely satisfactory or pleasant
fine feathers make fine birds
Attractive appearance can make someone seem more impressive
fine line
A narrow difference between two things
fine print
Details or conditions in a contract or agreement that are often unclear or easily overlooked.
fine words butter no parsnips
Nice talk doesn't get things done
fine-feathered friend
A close and intimate friend
finer things
Luxurious or sophisticated items
finger in the pie
involved in a project or situation
finger on the pulse
Aware of the latest trends and developments
finger pointing at the moon
A guide to help find the way, not the destination itself
finger to the wind
to test public opinion or gauge a situation
fingers and thumbs
A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review.
fingers crossed
hoping that something will happen or succeed
finish with
end a relationship or activity with someone or something
fire and brimstone
Intensely angry or severe criticism
fire and forget
Launch or initiate something and then leave it to proceed on its own
fire and fury
Intense anger or violence
fire and ice
Two things that are opposing or contradictory
fire drill
A practice exercise to prepare for an emergency
fire hose
A large amount of information given all at once
fire in the belly
Strong enthusiasm and motivation
fire on all cylinders
To function or perform at maximum capacity or efficiency
fire sale
A sale of goods at very low prices, typically due to urgent circumstances
fire the starting gun
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
firing line
A position of intense pressure or criticism
firm up
To become more definite or certain
first and foremost
Most importantly or primarily
first and last
Most important and least important
first annual
an event that is intended to be the first of many, but may not recur
first come, first served
Those who arrive earliest will be served before others
first impressions are the most lasting
The initial impression made on someone is often the most memorable and influential
first loser
The runner-up in a competition
first love
The first person one falls in love with
first mile
The initial stage of a project or process
first of all
used to indicate the most important thing
first of never
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
first off
Initially or to start with
first port of call
The first place to visit or contact for help or information
first things first
Do the most important tasks before less important ones
first up
first in a series or sequence
first-mover disadvantage
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Fish always rots from the head downwards (The fish rots from the head down)
Corruption or decay starts at the top level of leadership
fish and chips
a traditional British dish of fried fish and potatoes
fish and guests smell after three days
Things that are initially welcome can become unpleasant over time
fish in troubled waters
To take advantage of a confusing or uncertain situation
fish or cut bait
Make a decision or take action, rather than hesitating
fish out
to retrieve or remove something from a place
fish to fry
have other more important things to deal with
fish-eating grin
A wide, cheerful smile