figure somebody out
understand someone's character or behavior
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filch
To steal, or purloin. Originally a cant word, derived from the FILCHES, or hooks, thieves used to carry, to hook clothes, or any portable articles from open windows.—Vide Decker. It was considered a cant or gipsy term up to the beginning of the last century. Harman has "FYLCHE, to robbe." Probably from "FILICHI," Romany for a handkerchief.
file
A deep or artful man, a jocose name for a cunning person. Originally a term for a pickpocket, when to FILE was to cheat or rob. FILE, an artful man, was used in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. To deal with an artful man is sometimes said to be like biting a FILE.
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
filibuster
An American adventurer, who, if successful, helps to extend the boundaries of the United States, becomes a General, and receives high honours, but who remains a FILIBUSTER, and is despised as such, if he fails. The Texan, Nicaraguan, and kindred expeditions were of a FILIBUSTERING order.
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 something in
to complete a form or document with information
fill up
to become full or completely occupied
fillet of veal
The treadwheel in the house of correction.
fillibrush
To flatter, praise ironically.
filter down
to be passed on or spread to lower levels
filter up
to rise through a system or organization
filth
The police.
filthy lucre
Money gained from dishonest or immoral activities
filthy rich
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
fimble-famble
A lame, prevaricating excuse.—Scandinavian.
fin
An arm. A one finned fellow; a man who has lost an arm. SEA PHRASE.
fin
A hand; "come, tip us your FIN," viz., let us shake hands.—Sea.
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
financial year
The annual period for which accounts are made up.
finch
A woman.
find another gear
To suddenly increase speed or effort
find fault
To criticize or complain about something
find it difficult to do something
Experience trouble or struggle with a task
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 out about something
Discover information or facts
find out more
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
find the net
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
find yourself doing something
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
finder
One who FINDS bacon and meat at the market before they are lost, i.e., steals them.
finders, keepers
The person who finds something gets to keep it
finders, keepers; losers, weepers
Synonym of finders, keepers.
fine
Fine as five pence. Fine as a cow-t--d stuck with primroses.
fine and dandy
Completely satisfactory or pleasant
fine feathers make fine birds
Attractive appearance can make someone seem more impressive
fine feathers make fine birds
See FEATHER. Old birds are not to be caught with chaff. Experience teaches wisdom.
Fine feathers make fine birds. (Simpson , 2009)
Attractive appearance or dress makes a person 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
fingal 's cave
The basaltic cavern on Staffa, said to have been a home of Fingal. This is the name given to Mendelsohn's Hebridean Overture.
finger in eye
To put finger in eye; to weep: commonly applied to women. The more you cry the less you'll p-ss; a consolatory speech used by sailors to their doxies. It is as great a pity to see a woman cry, as to see a goose walk barefoot; another of the same kind.
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