F

Idioms beginning with "F"

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[fat city] {n.}, {slang}

A state of contentment due to wealth and position.

Bully for the Smiths; they have arrived in Fat City.

[fate]

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

[father]

See: [LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON].

[Father Christmas] {n.}, {British}

The joyful spirit of Christmas; Santa Claus.

English children look forward to the visit of Father Christmas.

[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.

[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] {n. phr.}

The best and richest food, clothes, everything.

When I'm rich I'll retire and live off the fat of the land.

[fault]

See:

[AT FAULT],

[FIND FAULT],

[TO A FAULT].

[faultfinding] {n.}

Recrimination; nagging; criticism.

All of this constant faultfinding will only to lead to trouble between you and your wife.

[favor]

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