first and last
Most important and least important
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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.
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
fishing expedition
Investigating or asking questions without a clear idea of what you are looking for
fist magnet
Someone who often gets into fights or arguments
fit for a king
Of very high quality or luxury
fit in or fuck off
Conform to expectations or leave
fit out
To equip or supply something with necessary items
fit to be tied
extremely angry or frustrated
fit to wake the dead
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
fits and starts
Happens or progresses irregularly with interruptions
five and dime
a store selling inexpensive items
five will get you ten
Something is very likely to happen
fix someone's wagon
to punish or take revenge on someone
fix the roof while the sun is shining
Prepare for problems when things are going well
flag down
to signal or stop something, like a vehicle, by waving a flag or arm
flame up
to suddenly become angry or excited
Flanders and Swann
a humorous musical duo
flannelled fool
A person who appears respectable but is actually foolish or incompetent
flap one's gums
Talk excessively or idly
flash back
Return to a past event in one's memory
flash for cash
to show wealth or money to impress others
flash the cash
Show off one's wealth by spending or displaying money
flat chat
working or moving as fast as possible
flat on one's back
Lying down, often due to illness or injury
flat out
completely or absolutely
flat strap
working or moving as fast as possible
flatten out
to become or make something less intense or extreme
flattery will get you nowhere
Excessive praise will not achieve its intended goal
flavor of the week
Something popular for a short time
flea in one's ear
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
flesh and blood
Human beings, especially in reference to their weaknesses or emotions
flesh and bone
Human, with feelings and weaknesses
flesh one's maiden sword
To kill or defeat someone for the first time in battle
flesh out
To add more details or substance to an idea or plan
flick on the afterburners
to suddenly increase speed or effort
flight of fancy
An idea or thought that is imaginative but not practical
flip one's lid
to become extremely angry or excited
flip one's wig
to become extremely excited or upset
flip shit
to suddenly become very angry or upset
flip the bird
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
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