fight or flight
React to a threat with aggression or escape
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Where will you be? Anywhere UK & IrelandUnited StatesOnline slangBusiness jargon
Expressions you’ll hear in the US — distinctly American usage first, then widespread staples.
fight shy
To avoid something or someone because it makes you uncomfortable
fighting chance
A reasonable possibility of success
fighting spirit
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
file away
to store information in one's memory for future use
file off the serial numbers
To modify something to conceal its origin or source
fill in
to provide missing information
fill in the blank
to provide a missing piece of information
fill one's boots
to take as much as one can
fill one's face
to eat a large amount of food
fill one's hand
To get everything one needs or wants
fill someone's shoes
Replace someone in a role or position
fill up
to become full or completely occupied
filter down
to be passed on or spread to lower levels
filter up
to rise through a system or organization
filthy lucre
Money gained from dishonest or immoral activities
filthy rich
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
final cut
The last version of a film or video after editing
final nail in the coffin
An event that guarantees failure or defeat
final say
The last decision or authority in a matter
find another gear
To suddenly increase speed or effort
find fault
To criticize or complain about something
find it in one's heart
to decide to do something generous or forgiving
find no bones in
have no objection to
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
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
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