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fabulous(adj) :wonderful; excellent; very good.
face(n) :1-bold rudeness with no shame; impudence; effrontery; audacity. 2-a sour face; a grimace. _He made a face at the lesson, after he got a low grade.
fly in the face of sthg(v) :not to regard or definitely defy. _The evidences all fly in the face of the victim's explanation.
keep a straight face(v) :(esp. after try to/cannot)to hide or not to show one's enjoyment by not smiling or laughing.
let's face it! :Let’s admit it!, let’s be honest! _He’s a bit rude and uncivilized, but let’s face it; he’s better than many of the employees at the job.
make/pull face(s)/a face at sb(v) :to make an expression of annoyance, disapproval, etc. that makes the face out of shape, unnaturally twisted.; to grimace.
not be just a pretty face(v) :<humor>(of a person)to be much more skillful, intelligent, knowledgeable than others might think. _If you see the computer program that he simulated, you’ll realize he’s not just a pretty face.
pull/put on/wear a long face(v) :to look sad, lacking comfort; to look serious.
set one's face against sb(v) :to fight against or oppose sb.
face the music(v) :to meet and to handle with the unpleasant results of one's manners or actions bravely and no matter what they are.
the facts of life(n) :<euph>the facts (esp. when told to children)of sexual relation and how babies are born.
fad(n) :<derog>1-a very likable activity that lasts only a short time. 2-(Br) a set of special likes and dislikes. _I have fads about foods.
faddy(n) :sb who has strange and unusual likes and dislikes about food.
fag(n) :1-a tiring, uninteresting humble work; menial. 2-(Br)a boy who does uninteresting and humble work for an elder boy, esp. in certain British public schools. 3-<slang>(Br)a cigarette. 4-(Am)a homosexual.
fag(v) :(Br)1-[for](in certain British schools)to have to do works for older students. 2-[away]<slang>to work very hard.
fag out(v) :to tire; to make sb exhausted.
fag end(n) :(Br)1-a worthless or useless remainder of sthg; invaluable remnant. 2-the last bit of a smoked cigarette ; cigarette butt.
fagged, also fagged out(adj) :(Br) extremely tired; exhausted.
faggot(n) :(Br)a rude or silly person esp. a woman.
fair enough(adj) :acceptable; satisfactory; all right.
fair dinkum(adj,adv) :true, truly; honest(ly).
fair do’s(n) :<humor>fair and equal treatment. _I guess, mom doesn’t know the word fair do’s, look at that big piece of cake.
fair’s fair :let’s be honest; let’s be fair! _If you weren’t late for the class, you wouldn’t have missed the class, fair’s fair!
fair-haired(adj) :sb preferred; favorite. _a fair-haired student of the teacher.
fair to middling(adj) :satisfactory; moderately good.
fair and square(adj,adv) :honest(ly); proper (in a proper way).
a fair shake(n) :a fair, honest or just dealing or treatment.
fairly(adv) :entirely; completely; utterly.
fairy(n) :(Am)<slang><derog>a male homosexual.
fairy god-mother(n) :a person who helps and avoids sb from trouble esp. appears suddenly.
fake(n) :sb or sthg that is not actually what he/it pretends to be; fraud.
fake(adj) :pretended; fraudulent; sham.
fake(v) :to act pretentiously; pretend. _She fakes to be ill in order to escape from going to school.
FALL(v)
Phrasal verbs
fall about (laughing/with laughter)(v) :to laugh wildly and wildly.
fall down on(v) :to be unsuccessful; to fail (in a job, work ,or activity, etc.)
fall for sthg/sb(v) :1-<slang>to believe and be tricked by sb's or sthg’s charms and attractions. 2-to fall in love with sb, esp. in a very short time.
Idioms
fall between two stools(v) :to lose a chance or opportunity because of hesitating to decide which course of action to do.
fall from grace(v) :to be lower in position ;to lose approval of people.
fall/land on one's feet(v) :1-to be very lucky; to have good luck. 2-to save oneself from a difficult situation by one's luckiness.
fall guy(n) :(Am)<slang>1-a person who is deceived and so, punished for sb else's guilt or crime; a scapegoat. 2-a person who is easily tricked, fooled, etc.; fool; dupe.
falsies(n) :the brassieres filled with soft materials, such as cotton, to cause to make the breasts seem larger.
family doctor(n) :infml for general practitioner(=a doctor whose job is to treat people in a certain local area.
famish(v) :to suffer from very great hunger.
famished(adj) :extremely hungry.
famously(adv) :extremely well; to a great degree. _She's doing famously whatever she's given to.
fan(n) :an eager or enthusiastic person that supports or admires a kind of sport, any player, performer, etc.; devotee.
fancy(n) :sb or sthg considered likely to win (a race, competition, etc.). _Which is your fancy, the Wind or Sunrise?
catch/take/tickle sb’s fancy(v) :<humor>to cause a person to desire or be attracted to sthg or sb.
fancy(adj) :expensive; high or extravagant (in cost or price); exorbitant. _to charge fancy prices.
fancy pants(n) :<slang>a homosexual person.
fancy woman(n) :<derog>a prostitute.
fancy(v) :1-(Br)to have a liking, or desire for. 2-(Br)to be sexually attracted to. 3-(used in imperatives to express surprise, excitement, etc.)to imagine ;to figure in mind. _Fancy that! 4-to think favorably of; to consider likely to win (in a race, competition, etc.) _Which doggie do you fancy, huh?
fanny(n) :<slang>1-(Am)the back part of the body on which one sits; buttocks. 2-(Br)<taboo>the female outer sex organs.
(sweet) fanny Adams(adv) :<euph>not any(thing); nothing at all. (often shortened to (sweet) F.A./(sweet) affay. F.A. stands for the taboo phrase Fuck All(=nothing at all) _How much have you studied last night? -Unfortunately, I’ve done sweet F.A. last night; but I’ll, today.
fantastic(adj) :extremely good; excellent; wonderful. _a fantastic night with one's girlfriend.
far-gone(adj) :[ in] having gone too far in doing sthg unpleasant such as drinking alcohol, having debt, etc.
far out(adj) :(Am)1-<slang>very interesting, unusual; avant-garde. _How far-out ideas you have! 2-far-out!(interj) : excellent; wonderful.
fart(n) :<slang><taboo>1-an escape air from the bowels through the anus. 2-a very nasty person.
all the fashion(adj) :very elegant, popular or fashionable. _Mini skirts are all the fashion this summer.
pull a fast one(v) :[on]to trick sb; to deceive (sb) by trickery.
fat(adj) :stupid; slow in understanding; thick. _You really have a fat head, what a nonsensical excuse is that!
fat cat(n) :(Am)a very wealthy person, esp. one who provides money for a political party.
a fat chance(n) :little; almost no chance. _Actually, you have a fat chance for promotion.
a fat lot of(adj) :not any; no. _His working here is just a trouble for me, he does a fat lot of good at the factory!
chew the fat(v) :to talk about daily affairs, events, etc. chat.
live off/on the fat of the land(v) :to live very comfortably, in luxury, etc.
the fat is in the fire :sthg, that will cause a lot of trouble, has happened or is likely to happen.
kill the fatted calf(v) :to greet sb back with pleasure or joy.
fatal(adj) :having danger or unwanted results. _It's fatal to offer him a bribe.
how’s your father(n) :<humor>(used to avoid mentioning sthg (e.g. sex, dishonesty, sthg unpleasant, etc.) by name. _I heard some strange voices from your bedroom last night, was there some how’s your father going on between you and your husband?
fathom(v) :[out] to come to understand; to understand the real meaning of.
fatty(n) :<derog>(used, esp. by children) a fat person or animal.
to a fault(adv) :extremely; excessively; very.
do me/us a favor!(v) :<slang>don’t lie to me!; don’t make up!. _You tell me that you earn 8 grands a week, oh well, do me a favor!
faze(v) :(Am) to cause to confuse one's feelings over sthg; to disorder one's calmness of; to disconcert; to shock sb so as to lose one's control over his/her feelings; daunt.
fear(adj) :very bad; unpleasant; annoying; frightful.
No fear! :(in answer to one's recommendation that person has to do sthg) Absolutely not! ;I'll not do that.
fearful(adj) :unpleasant; appalling; offensive. _a person’s fearful manners.
feasible(adj) :that is reasonable, or can be believed.
be spitting feathers(v) :to be very angry or annoyed.
in fine/high/full feather(adj) :very healthy, or cheerful.
make the feathers fly(v) :(Am)to cause to happen a fight or a quarrel.
ruffle sb’s feathers(v) :to make sb angry or annoyed.
show the white feather(v) :to cause sb to appear to be afraid or scared. _Nothing but the God make me show the white feather.
You could have knocked me/him/her, etc. down with a feather :I/he/she, etc. was extremely excited, surprised, etc.
feather-brained(adj) :very stupid and lacking in thinking.
fed(n) :(N.Am)(ofetn cap.)a federal spy or officer.
fed up(adj) :[about/of/with]tired and bored with sthg that is uninteresting and dull. (also browned off (with); also cheesed off (with); also fed up to the (back) teeth; also pissed off (with)<slang> <impolite>)
feed(n) :a large meal.
off one’s feed(adj) :having no desire to eat; lacking appetite.
feed(v) :to supply or provide._ to feed information.
feel sb up(v) :<slang>to touch (a woman) with sexual feelings, esp. without her permission. _He was called to a court for feeling a woman up in a bus.
feel like(v) :to want to; to have a desire for; to tend to.
feel under the weather(v) :to feel oneself ill or sick.
feel up to (be)(v) :to be able to; to be well enough to.
feel off color(v) :to be or seem sick, pale not healthy.
no hard feelings :no feeling of anger, bother, etc.(said to sb often after an argument.)
at one fell swoop(adv) :suddenly; all at once.
feller(n) :(Br)fellow, or a male person.
fellow(n) :1-a boy or a man; guy.2-(Br)a girl’s boyfriend; beau.
fence(n) :<slang>sb who sells stolen goods.
come down on one side or the other of the fence(v) :to be on one's side or on the other ;to give one's support on either of the sides.
mend one's fences(v) :to make peace with.
ferret(v) :[about/around]to look for (sthg) by pushing things about.
ferret sthg out(v) :to find out sthg by searching.
fetch(v) :1-to attract; charm or allure (sb). 2-to give or strike a blow, kick, etc. _She fetched him a smack on his face, but he really deserved it. 3-to be sold for. _It fetches at least $300.
fetch up(v) :to come to a particular point, place, etc. and stop; to arrive. _The tourists often fetch up at that inn on the way to their hotels.
fetching(adj) :attractive; alluring(in appearance)._You look fetching today.!
fettle(n) :the condition of one's body, health, etc. (esp. in the phrase in fine/good fettle(=happy and healthy)
feudal(adj) :(of behavior, relationship, etc.)formal; official; like that of in feudal times. _It's a little bit feudal to call her 'Madam'.
at/to fever pitch(adj) :at/to a great degree of excitement.
have had a few(v) :to be slightly drunk so as not to control one’s actions.
precious few(adj) :a very small amount (of).
fib(n) :a small, white lie.
fib(v) :to tell a fib.
fiddle(n) :(Br)1-a trick or dishonest manner, practice, etc. 2-a difficult activity that requires talented use of fingers. _I saw that he really has the fiddle after he assembled all the parts of the radio. 3-a cheap violin.
(as) fit as a fiddle(adj) :very healthy or lively. _Honestly Pam, ever since I’ve given up smoking, I haven’t felt as fit as a fiddle.
have a face as long as a fiddle(v) :to look unhappy or dismal.
on the fiddle(adj) :acting in a dishonest way esp. in order to obtain money.
play second fiddle (to)(v) :to have a less important part (than). _I wanna do that! .I'm fed up playing second fiddle to John.
fiddle(v) :1-[with/about/around]to act aimlessly; to play with sthg aimlessly so as to damage etc. esp. resulting in wasting time; to tamper (with). 2-to lie about sthg in order to get money etc. or to falsify (accounts, etc.) in order to cheat. _Mr. Shaw was prosecuted for fiddling his income tax. 3-to play a cheap violin. 4-(Br)to earn or gain with dishonest dealings.
fiddle-de-dee(n,interj) :bullshit; nonsense.
fiddle-faddle(n),interj) :bullshit; nonsense.
fiddlesticks(n,interj) :bullshit; nonsense.
fiddler(n) :a violin player.
fiddling(adj) :insignificant; of little importance; petty; futile; trivial.
fiddly(adj) :(Br)1-needing talented use of fingers because very small. _a little fiddly screw. 2-of little importance.
play the field(v) :to date not only one but many of the opposite sex.
fiend(n) :1-a person who is very keen, involved with or highly skilled in a particular stated activity, field or interest. _a film fiend./ a fiend at poetry. 2-a person who is addicted to sthg esp. a bad habit. _a drug fiend.
fiendish(adj) :extremely clever; difficult; not plain. _a fiendish plan or trick.
fifty-fifty(adj,adv) :(of shares or chances) equal(ly).
fig(n) :condition, form. _in good fig.
not care/give a fig (for)(v) :not to care at all.
fight like cat and dog(v) :to quarrel or argue severely and very often.
fight tooth and nail(v) :to fight or struggle fiercely. _The escaped prisoner fought tooth and nail before he was finally overpowered.
fighting chance(n) :a small possibility of success depending on one's great effort or struggle.
figure(v) :1-to consider; believe; assume. 2-to make an intention ;to decide.
figure on(v) :1-to trust; to depend on. 2-to take into consideration; to think while planning. 3-to plan.
filch(v) :to steal, or pilfer sthg that is of small value.
have one's fill (of sthg) :to have as much as a person can tolerate.
fill the bill(v) :to meet or fill up what is needed, required, wanted, etc.
fill-in(n) :1-sb or sthg that takes one's place as a substitute. _I'm here as a fill-in while John is on his business trip. 2-a supply of necessary information given to make a person understand the situation ,etc.
filly(n) :(Am)a young and lively girl or woman.
finagle(v) :1-to get or manage sthg (from sb) by a trick; to wangle. 2-to cheat, deceive or trick sb. _He finagled her out of her salary.
final(n) :the final edition of the newspaper that is published in the night. _a late night final.
find one's voice/tongue(v) :to be able to speak after a long silence because of shyness, etc.
find one's feet(v) :1-(of a baby) to be able to stand and walk. 2-to become able to act independently, with no help from anybody.
find it in one's heart/oneself to do sthg(v) : (used mainly in negative statements with modals can, could, etc.)to be rude and unkind as not caring the other persons' feelings ;callous. _How could you find it in your heart to leave that little doggie out of the house?
cut/run it fine(v) :to leave oneself the minimum degree of time, money, etc. to do what is needed.
it’s/that's fine and dandy :(used to express that one part of sthg is fine but there are plenty of other problems.
not to put too fine a point on it(v) :to express sthg as simply as one can understand.
call sthg/sb by fine names(v) :to call one's name by euphemisms about.
be/feel all fingers and thumbs(v) :(Br)to be unable to control or use one's hands awkwardly esp. for a short time.
give sb the finger(v) :(Am)to move the middle finger upwards towards sb that a person is very much annoyed at.
have/keep one’s finger on the pulse(v) :to be aware of, or well-informed about the happenings, affairs in an organization, society, etc.
keep/have one's fingers crossed(v) :(used imperatively)to wish or hope favorably or the best (of one’s success, good luck, etc.)(also cross one’s fingers)
lay a finger on(v) :to punish sb in the way of biting.
not lift a finger (to help sb)(v) :to do nothing for help; to be unwilling to help sb.
pull/take/get one's fingers out(v) :(Br)(used imperatively)to start working hard, eagerly and effectively esp. after a period of wasting time.
put the finger on(v) :<slang>1-to inform sb (a criminal) on, esp. to the police. 2-to show sb as a victim to be killed.
put two fingers up at(v) :(Br)to move the first two fingers upwards towards sb that one is very angry at esp. in an offensive way.
sb’s fingers itch : (usu. followed by the -to infinitive)a person has great desire to do sthg, esp. when he doesn’t have the chance or permission to do it. _My fingers itch to drink cold beer now, but the doctor forbade me to do that.
sb's fingers are all thumbs :sb is very clumsy or is unable to control his/her hands.
snap one’s fingers(v) :1-to act in a scornful or disrespective way, as to express that one has no respect (for sb or sthg) esp. by making a sharp sound with one’s fingers. 2-to draw sb's attention (e.g. a servant) by making a similar sound in order to make him/her come or do sthg.
twist/wrap/wind sb round one's little finger(v) :to be able to persuade sb into doing sthg by his/her power or influence over; to cajole; to dominate.
work one’s fingers to the bone(v) :to work very much. _Martin, your grades are real low, so you have to work your fingers to the bone, if you don’t want to flunk this year.
finger(v) :(Am)inform a criminal on to to the police.
have sthg at one's fingertips(v) :to be completely familiar with sthg. _He's very much knowledgeable about the computers, he has all the details at his fingertips.
finicky(adj) :1-very much involved in and concerned with insignificant details; fussy. 2-(of work)uninteresting and very detailed.
finish (off)(v) :to take away or cause to lose all one's hopes, efforts, strength, etc.
finish with sthg/sb(v) :to (want to) have no relationship any longer with sthg, sb.
finished(adj) :helpless; without any hope of continuing.
fink(n) :(Am)a nasty and dishonest person.
FIRE(n)
not ever/never set the Thames on fire(v) : not ever to do anything worthy, important or remarkable.
fire(v) :1-to discharge from a job; dismiss; sack; ax. 2-to throw forcefully and suddenly; to hurl. _He fired the ball to the window in order to break it.
fire away(v) :to start to do or talk about sthg energetically or rapidly.
fireball(n) :a lively and energetic person or thing.
firebug(n) :a person who commits a crime of arson or purposely sets fire in the purpose of destruction ;incendiary ; pyromaniac.
fire-eater(n) :a bad-tempered person who is likely to argue.
firewater(n) :strong alcoholic beverage esp. whisky.
fireworks(n) :a fierce argument or clash about sthg ; controversy. _Have you read the political fireworks on the today's newspaper.?
be on firm ground(v) :to be exactly sure of one's opinions that are based on real facts.
first(n,pron) :sthg that has never been done before. _He scored a first in high jump.
first off(adv) :at first; before the other things. _First off, let’s see how much time and money we have for that project.
get to first base(v) :to make a good start.
haven’t the first idea(v) :not to have any, or the slightest idea. _I have not the first idea about how to start doing that.
first(adv) :extremely well.
last in first out :the last person employed, will be the first to be dismissed when it's really necessary to dismiss sb.
first-rate(adj) :wonderful; very good.
first-rate(adv) :very well.
fiscal(n) :infml for procurator fiscal(=a public prosecutor.)
fish(n) :1-a person thought to have the characteristics of a fish, as lack of emotion or intelligence. _a poor fish. 2-a dull person.(esp. in the phrases a cold/odd/ queer fish.)
a big fish in a little pond(n) :sb who is important, powerful or influential in only a limited area or among a certain group of people.
cry stinking fish(v) :<rarely used>to complain and speak badly and unfavorably of one’s work, family, activities, etc.
drink like a fish(v) :to drink much alcohol.
that’s a pretty kettle of fish(n) :that's a state of disorder or confusion.
there are plenty more fish in the sea :there are many other people for you to meet, and things for you to do (often said to comfort a person who has lost a boy or girlfriend)
fish story(n) :an impossible, imaginary story that is full of lies and often told in an exaggerated way.
fish sb/sthg out(v) :1-to take or draw sb/sthg out from water. _He fished out a coin from the sea. 2-fish sthg out(v) :to take sthg out. _He fished out 100$ from his wallet.
fishy(adj) :1-impossible; unlikely. _a fishy story. 2-(of a person) creating doubt; arousing suspicion; questionable.
fist(n) :1-a tight hold, grip; grasp; clutch. 2-hand. _Hey, get your fists off my meal.
make a good/bad, etc. fist of(v) :<rarely used>to make a good/bad, etc. try at.
the mailed fist(n) :the military force; army.
fistic(adj) :of or relating to boxing or fist fighting; pugilistic.
fit to burst(adv) :as if about to explode.
have/throw a fit(v) :to be upset, surprised, greatly angry.
give sb a fit(v) :to do sthg which offends or shocks sb extremely.
think/see fit (to do sthg)(v) :to intend to; to keep a decision.
fit sb up(v) :(Br)<slang>to cause sb to seem guilty of a crime by showing false evidence against; frame.
five(n) :1-(Br)5 pound note. 2-(Am)$5,5 dollar bill.
five o'clock shadow(n) :darkness caused by beard grown on the face of a man who has not shoved in the morning.
fiver(n) :(Br)5 pound note.
fix(v) :1-[up](both transitive and intransitive)to prepare for; to make or get ready. _Could you please fix up a meal for me? _He's fixing to get going for the school. 2-to cause to influence the result of sthg to one's advantage, as by a bribe. _to fix a race. 3-to punish; to take revenge on. _He fixed him for his trickery. 4-to decide or intend to do sthg. _He was fixing to attend French course, but then he gave up.
fix(n) :1-a difficult position or situation that is hard to escape; predicament. (esp. in the phrase in/into a fix) _I'm really in a fix! 2-[of]<slang>(used by drug addicts)injection; shot. 3-sthg that is arranged by dishonest ways. _The election was a real fix.
fixated on(adj) :(of sb's mind)obsessed by; filled with sthg continuously.
fixed(adj) :1-prearranged by trickery; illegal. _a fixed face. 2-[for]provided with sthg esp. money. _He's well fixed. _How has he been fixed for money?
fixings(n) :(pl.)pleasant additions to make or seem better; accessories; garnishes.
fixture(n) :a person or thing that seems difficult or improbable to move from or to leave a place.
fizz(n) :a bubbly alcoholic beverage (e.g. champagne)
fizzle out(v) :to fail or to end unsuccessfully right after a good start. _All the plans fizzled out!
fizzle(n) :unsuccessful try or effort; failure.
flab(n) :soft flesh(used esp. in the phrase fight the flab=to try to become thinner or to lose weight.)
flabbergast(v) :to astonish or surprise to a great degree that often causes a person to be unable to think clearly.
flabbergasted(adj) :[at/by]extremely surprised; shocked; astonished.
flack, flak(n) :fierce conflict, opposition or disapproval.
flake out(v) :to faint ;to fall unconscious usu. from hard work or using up all one's energy. _He flaked out at the end of the 5K(=5 kilometres) race.
flaky(adj) :(of a behavior)unusual; peculiar; eccentric.
flame(n) :<slang>sb that one likes very much; sweetheart. _I remember Mary, at my secondary school years, she was my first flame.
shoot sthg down in flames(v) :to show or prove (an opinion, suggestion, idea, etc.) to be false, impossible or unsupported esp. in an argument. _I wanted to write a book about horses, but my friend shot it in flames when he proved that on one would like to buy it.
flaming(adj) :(Br)(used to add force to a noun) _You’re really a flaming stupid, Johnny!
flannel(n) :(Br) meaningless but pleasing words used to give an indirect answer in the purpose of deceiving, flattering, etc.
flannel(v) :(Br)to get sthg from sb by using flannels.
flap(n) :a state of extreme anxiety or panic. (esp. in the phrase get into a flap)
flap(v) :to be in a flap; to worry too much.
flapper(n) :a young woman of the 1920s and whose behavior, manners, and dress styles are unusually strange.
flash(n) :<slang>1-an indecent display or show of one’s outer sexual organs to the strangers esp. in the streets. 2-a feeling of pleasure or excitement because of injection of a drug, heroin, etc.
in a/like a/quick as a flash(adj) :suddenly; at once; very quickly.
a flash in the pan(n) :a try, attempt or an effort that ends in failure or any chance that is used for nothing and that cannot be repeated.
flash(adj) :<derog>attractive, charming and fashionably modern; showy.
flash(v) :to show off; to impress others by one's ownings; to make a showy display of talents, etc. _He flashed his modern red sports car.
flasher(n) :<slang>a man who shows his outer sexual organs to the strangers.
flat(adj) :having no or little money.
go into/be in a flat spin(v) :to get into/be in extreme confusion; to be muchly worried.
flat foot(n) :<slang>a police officer.
flat(adv) :(used usu. after a time expression ,for the purpose of emphasizing its shortness or deficiency usu. with great surprise.) completely. _I took a bath in two minutes flat! / _He was flat broke!
That's flat! :(used to emphasize a refusal or disapproval) That's what I intend to do.; It's the final decision of mine!
flatbroke(adj) :having no money at all.
flatfoot(n) :<slang>a policeman, esp. one who walks around at a regular place for duty; patrolman.
flatfooted(adj) :1-firm; direct; not yielding; uncompromising. _The committee gave the new project a a flatfooted refusal. 2-(when one is) unprepared; not ready; off one's guard. _to be caught flatfooted.
flat spin(n) :the state of great confusion or agitation of the mind.
flattop(n) :(Am)aircraft carrier.
flat out(adj) :too exhausted to do anything; lying down. _I remember, I was flat out after the university examination
flat out(adv) :using all one's efforts, strength, etc. _I appreciate that you did finish the report in three days, it was nearly impossible. -Thank you Sir, but I admit that I worked flat out at that time!
(as) fit as a flea(adj) :very healthy or lively. _After a period of hard work, I feel myself as fit as a flea now.
a flea in one's ear(n) :a short fierce scolding given a person that causes him/her to feel foolish at the moment.
fleabag(n) :(NAm)a hotel or lodging of very low quality.
flea bite(n) :a small problem (esp. a financial one).
flea-bitten(adj) :weak and in poor health; run-down; decrepit.
fleapit(n) :(Br)a cheap, old and dirty place of entertainment ,esp. a cinema or a theater.
fleece(v) :<slang>to rob by asking too much money for sthg cheaper or by any trick.
in the flesh(adj) :lively; full of strength and energy.
go the way of all flesh(v) :to pass away; die; peg out; kick the bucket.
flesh(v) :to gain weight; to grow fat.
make a person's fleshcreep(v) :to scare or to cause fear in sthg or about sthg supernatural.
flibbertigibbet(n) :a silly, changeable woman who talks too much.
flicks(n) :the movies; cinema.
flier, flyer(n) :1-a risky financial investment ,esp. on the stock market. 2-infml for flying start(=one of the rival's early start to the race so since he/she starts earlier than others he gains an unfair advantage over them.)
have one’s fling(v) :to enjoy oneself freely or without any limitation, esp. before or after hard work, etc.
flip(n) :a short trip or flight by airplane only for pleasure.
flip(adj) :1-rude; cheeky; impertinent; saucy. 2-joking; not serious; flippant; glib; facetious.
flip(v) :1-<slang>to lose one’s self control. 2-[ over] to become wildly interested in or enthusiastic over.
flipper(n) :<slang>the hand.
flipping(adj, adv) :(Br)<euph><slang>awful ; very. _He was flipping angry.
the flipside(n) :the opposite side (of a record, cassette, etc.)
floater(n) :a person who frequently changes the place of his house, job, etc.
flock(n) :a heap of people; crowd; large number of people; swarm.
flog a dead horse(v) :to fail in one's efforts; to waste one's time with unsuccessful efforts.
flog (sthg) to death(v) :to spoil (a story, joke, idea, request, etc.) by being too much repetitive or persistent on it and by causing the loss of people's interest on it.
flood(n) :floodlight(=a large electrical light used for lightning the outside of buildings, on the football grounds, etc.)
before the flood(adv) :<rarely used>a very long time ago.
floor(v) :1-to surprise, confuse or shock fully; dumbfound; flabbergast. _I was floored by his unexpected death. 2-to defeat thoroughly (esp. in an argument)
go through the floor(v) :(of a price)to reduce to a very low level.
take the floor(v) :to talk in a discussion or a debate.
wipe the floor with sb(v) :(esp. in a fight or quarrel)to defeat or beat sb completely.
floozy, also floozie(n) :<slang><derog>a sexually immoral woman.
floozy(adj) :<slang><derog>(of a girl or a woman) sexually improper or immoral.
flop(n) :sthg that fails. _John's party was a real flop.
flop(v) :1-(of an organized activity, performance, play, etc.)to fail; to be unable to succeed. 2-<slang>to sleep.
flophouse(n) :<slang>a cheap and dirty hotel
floppy(adj) :that is likely to fail or flop.
flower children/people(n) :(in 1960s)the young people or hippies that are in favor of universal love and peace.
flu(n) :infml for influenza(=a disease as of a bad and dangerous cold.)
flub(v) :to do sthg unskillfully or badly; bungle.
flub(n) :sthg that is badly done ; mistake; bungling error; blunder.
fluff(n) :a mistake esp. of an actor in a performance.
fluff(v) :1-to do sthg badly; flub. 2-to make a mistake esp. in a performance. 3-(of an actor)to forget one’s lines in a play, performance, etc.
fluke(n) :a piece of good luck or fortune. _The accident was terribly horrible, but it’s a fluke that nobody injured.
flummox(v) :(Br)to puzzle or confuse sb so as not to make any decision about what to do or what to say. _The minister was flummoxed by the interviewer's questions.
flunk(v) :1-to fail(an exam, etc.) 2-to give a low or bad score or grade to sb. _The teacher flunked him at the last test.
flunk out(v) :(Am)to be discharged, released or dismissed from a school esp. because of failure.
flunk(n) :a failure in an exam or a course.
flush(adj) :having lots of money.
flush(adv) :thoroughly; fully. _She hit him flush on his nose.
flutter(n) :1-a state of thrill or excitement.(esp. in the phrase in a flutter) 2-(Br)a small bet that risks only a small amount of money; a small gamble.
fly(n) :(used plurally with a singular meaning)a flap of material with a zip fastener or the buttonholes, esp. down the front of trousers.) _Mike, your flies are undone!
a/the fly in the ointment(n) :sb or sthg that causes trouble, affects badly in perfection of sthg, makes it less valuable, etc. _The bad weather was only a fly in the ointment, the picnic was quite enjoyable for everybody.
on the fly(adv) :<slang>while in a great hurry.
There are no flies on sb :(Br)sb is not a fool; nobody can trick or deceive him.
run (a)round like a blue-arsed fly(v) :to move or rush around in a very busy, or excited way.
fly(adj) :(Br)<rarely used>cunning; difficult to trick; artful.
fly(v) :to depart or leave quickly; dash.
fly high(v) :to have or get a high position in society, at school, work, etc.
fly into a rage/passion/temper(v) :to become suddenly and extremely angry.
fly off the handle(v) :to become extremely angry so as to lose one's self-control.
fly/go off at a tangent(v) :to change one's idea, thought or action suddenly; backpedal.
make the feathers/fur fly(v) :to cause a quarrel or a fight.
make the money fly(v) :to spend money wastefully, quickly and carelessly.
like flies(adv) :in great numbers.
foam at the mouth(v) :to be excessively angry; to get in a rage; to be extremely furious.
(all) in a fog(adj) :confused or puzzled esp. not knowing anything about what to do.
not have the foggiest (idea)(v) :not to know anything. _What will you do tonight?-I don’t have the foggiest! (also not have a clue; also not have the first/least/etc. idea; also not have the faintest (idea)).
old fogy, also fogey(n) :sb who is very fond of cooking and good food.
fold(v) :[up]1-(of business, play, etc.) to fail or come to an end because of a financial failure. 2-to be extremely exhausted.
folks(n) :1-relatives, esp. parents. 2-(used when addressing one’s friends or relatives) _Well, folks, now I wanted to declare that Susan and I are expecting a baby.
folksy(adj) :1-(of one's manners) neighborly; familiarly; friendly; unpretentious. 2-<derog>trying to appear or act friendly or familiarly.
fool away(v) :(Am)to spend or use (sthg) wastefully; squander.
You could have fooled me! :I don't believe in you!
fool(adj) :silly; foolish; stupid; dumb.
be nobody’s fool(v) :to be an intelligent and smart person, that cannot easily be tricked, or deceived.
foolproof(adj) :easily understood, used, operated, etc. _a foolproof machine.
foot(v) :to pay (a bill, etc.)
FOOT(n)
be/get under sb’s feet(v) :to cause annoyance to sb esp. by interfering or preventing him/her from his/her work, study, etc.
be run off one's feet(v) :to be extremely busy.
drag one's feet(v) :to move or act very slowly esp. on purpose and because of not being interested, willing, keen, etc. on sthg. _The marketing firm is dragging its feet over signing a new contract.
fall on one's feet(v) :to have a good luck; to be fortunate.
have one foot in the grave(v) :<humor>to be very ill, esp. so as to die.
put one's foot down(v) :1-(Br)to drive carelessly fast.
put one's feet up(v) :to rest by putting the feet up and supported on sthg.
set sthg on foot(v) :to make sthg start or get going.
sweep sb off his/her feet(v) :to fill sb with great joy, excitement and enthusiasm.
My foot!(interj) :(used to express surprise)I don't believe it!
foot it(v) :to go on foot; walk.
footless(adj) :foolish; awkward; clumsy; inept.
footslog(v) :to walk or march a long distance by making an effort.
footslogger(n) :a person who walks far.
play footsie (with sb) :1-to rub one's (or sb's) feet in a sexually playful way. 2-(Am)to work (with sb)in a dishonest or corrupt way.
footle(v) :[ about/around] to waste time in acting idly, behaving carelessly, or moving slowly; potter about.
footling(adj) :of little importance; trivial.
for all one is worth(adv) :by using all one's energy and effort.
be (in) for it(v) :(Br)to be likely to get into trouble or to be punished, etc.
for the birds(adj) :worthless; causing dislike.
for keeps(adv) :1-forever. 2-seriously.
for the life of one(adv) :under no circumstances; at all. _I don't for the life of me know her.
take time by the forelock(v) :to use every possible opportunity quickly; not to let any chance to pass up or slip by. _You should take time by the forelock, if you want to be rich in the business life.
fork out(v) :[for/on]to hand over or pay (money) unwillingly. _I had to fork out $1000 for a bribe to have the job.
fork up(v) :[for](used imperatively)to pay unwillingly. _Hey, guy where are you going, fork up the bill, first!
form(n) :(Br)<slang>one’s record of crime or guilt.
forthcoming(adj) :(used in negative statements, esp. in meaning rather than grammar.)ready to help and to behave friendly. _I asked the way to the teachers' room, but none of the students was forthcoming.
fortune(n) :a great deal of money.
come into a fortune(v) :to receive a lot of money as an heir; inherit.
marry a fortune(v) :to marry sb who is or will be extremely wealthy or rich.
forty winks(n) :a short and light sleep in the daytime; catnap.
fossil(n) :an old person who has out-of-date or outmoded ideas, opinions, etc.
foul(adj) :extremely bad or unpleasant. _How can I smile after such a foul exam!?
foul sthg up(v) :1-to ruin or spoil any activity; to throw into confusion; to mess up. 2-(used intransitively) to make a mistake.
foul-up(n) :a complete mess-up or a state of confusion, which results from carelessness or deficiency of skill.
be on all fours (with)(v) :to have much in common with; to be extremely the same (as).
four-eyes(n) :(used as a humorous or unpleasantly rude way of addressing a person who wears glasses.)
four-flush(v) :<slang>to trick, or mislead(sb).
four-flusher(n) :<slang>a person who bluffs; sb who tricks others.
fox(n) :<derog>a person who cheats or deceives people by dishonest and clever ways. (esp. in the phrase a sly old fox)
fox(v) :1-to trick or deceive sb by using one's cleverness. 2-to be too difficult to understand so as to confuse one's mind. _The test questions really foxed me; I couldn't write any answer.
foxy(adj) :1-<derog>undependable; cleverly deceitful. 2- seeming like a fox in appearance. 3-sexually charming or attractive.
fragile(adj) :feeling ill or weak (esp. because of too much alcohol)
frame(n) :the turn to hit the ball in a baseball game; innings.
frame(v) :to cause (sb) to seem guilty by trick or false statements, proofs, etc. _She was framed by her husband and was sent to prison.
frame-up(n) :a cleverly prepared plan to make an innocent person appear guilty of a crime.
fraught(adj) :worried; frantic; anxious.
burn sthg to a frazzle(v) :to burn (food) thoroughly. _I forgot the fish in the oven, when I remembered it, it was burnt to a frazzle.
wear sb to a frazzle(v) :(usu. passive)to make sb extremely tired, exhausted. _I was worn to a frazzle, after I worked for 16 hours straight.
freak(n) :1-a person who has a strong interest in the stated activity; enthusiast; fan; buff. 2-a person who has strange and unusual ideas, habits, or appearance. _She looks a freak in her new dress.
freak sb out(v) :to (cause sb to) become excited or anxious by means of drugs.
Fred Bloggs(n) :<humor>the ordinary person having average qualities of different people. (also Joe Bloggs)
scot free(adj) :free; not in prison or punished. _(esp. in the phrase get off scot free) _The man’s getting off scot free from the case trial astonished everybody.
free-base(v) :<slang>to smoke a specially prepared cigarette of the drug cocaine.
freebie, freebee(n) :(Am)sthg, such as a gift or a meal that is given or received for free.
free-for-all(n) :an argument, quarrel or fight, etc. in which many people join and tell their own opinions in a noisy way.
freeload(v) :[ on/off] <derog>to live on the expense of other people; sponge.
freeloader(n) :a person who lives on not himself but on the expense of others.
freeze out(v) :to exclude from business; to force out by force, competition, unfriendliness, etc. _The newly opened firms were just freezed out of the business .
pardon/excuse sb’s French(v) :<humor> (used imperatively) to forgive sb by using impolite or offensive language.
fresh(adj) :1-(Am)[ with] too confident, usu. in a rude, or cheeky way esp. against sb of the opposite sex.(esp. in the phrase get fresh with sb.) 2-(of weather) cool and windy.
be fresh out of(v) :to have lately sold or used up all one's supplies of.
fresher, also freshman(n) :a first-year student in the university.
fret(v) :to be continually anxious or worried about small and insignificant things.(esp. in the phrase Don't fret! =Don't worry.)
Freudian(adj) :(of behavior, remarks, or acts, etc.)coming from ideas of sex in the mind but not directly expressed.
Freudian slip(n) :an act of saying sthg different from what one meant/wanted to say accidentally, and so that reveals one’s true feelings or thoughts (about sthg).
fridge(n) :infml for refrigerator.
what's a/an (sthg) between friends? :sthg (of no importance esp. when compared to sthg one’s friend has done) doesn’t matter; don’t mention it; forget it! (esp. spending a certain amount of money) _Hey, the drinks are on me tonight, what’s a few pounds between friends?
fright(n) :very odd, ridiculous and strange-looking person; a grotesque person. _He was looking a fright after the basic military training camp at the Air Force Academy.
frightened(adj) :scared; afraid.
frightful(adj) :1-<rarely used>unpleasant; awfully bad; distressing. _a frightful toothache. 2-extreme; excessive; great. _a frightful anxiety.
frightfully(adv) :extremely; very; greatly.
Frisco(n) :San Francisco.
frisk(v) :<slang>1-to look over sb for hidden weapons, goods, etc. by passing the hands over the body. 2-to steal sthg from.
frizz(v) :[up/out](of hair)to cause to go into short wirly curls.
frizzy(adj) :(of hair) curly.
frog(n) :(Br)<derog>(usu. considered offensive) a French person.
a frog in the/one's throat(n) :a difficulty in speaking, results from roughness in the throat. (esp. in the phrase have/with/there’s a frog in one’s throat) _He wanted a glass of water, because he had a frog in his throat.
front(n) :a respectable person, thing, group or any activity used for disguising or hiding any activities or secrets of an unlawful or illegal organization. _The real estate business was a front for the man's untaxed income.
front(adj) :being or acting like a front.
front for sb/sthg(v) :to act as a front for.
out front(adv) :among the spectators who watch a play or any other performance. _His lover was out front in order to watch him.
up front(n) :as an initial payment as a sign of trust that the other payments will also be given. _The clerk demands $150 up front for the watch.
front-page(adj) :so interesting or important that deserves to be printed on the front page of a newspaper.
fruit(n) :1-(Br)<slang><rarely used>used to address a male friend. _Hey, old fruit, how was the weekend? 2-(Am)<slang> <derog>a male homosexual.
fruity(adj) :1-(of a voice)too rich, deep and tuneful. 2-(of a talk, comment, etc.)amusing in a seriously rude way esp. about matters of sex.
frump(n) :an uninteresting, dull, boring and unattractive woman who wears old-fashioned clothes.
fry(v) :(of people) to have the skin burnt because of hot sun. _He fried greatly in Bodrum.
fry-up(n) :(Br)(a meal prepared by)frying various foods such as eggs, potatoes, sausages, etc. in order to make a fast meal.
fuck(n) :<slang><taboo>1-an act of having sex (with sb). 2-sthg badly done.
fuck all(n) :<slang><taboo>nothing; nothing at all. _It’s got fuck all to do with you Martin, it’s just between me and Mary. /_Don’t ever ask him for help, he does fuck all for anybody.
not care/give a fuck(v) :<slang><taboo> not to care at all.
like fuck(adv,interj) :1-(used after a phrase to add force to the meaning) much; extremely; very hard. _I had to run like fuck to home for not being late. (also like buggery/hell <slang><taboo>) 2-(used before a phrase to stress a negative statement that one gets angry at.)_Did he give a greeting to you when you arrived? _Like fuck he did!, she really disappointed me. (also the hell/heck<slang> <taboo>; also like hell<slang><taboo>)
fuck(interj) :<slang><taboo>(used to express great annoyance) damn; curse.
fuck(v) :<slang><taboo>to have sex (with sb).
Phrasal Verbs
fuck about/around(v) :(Br)<slang><taboo> to waste time by idle and useless activities.
fuck off(v) :<slaNg><taboo>(used imperatively)1-to go away; buzz off. 2-to stop causing trouble or annoyance.
fuck sthg up(v) :<slang><taboo>to spoil or make a mess of sthg.
fucker(n) :<slang><taboo>a fool; a greatly disliked person.
fuddle(v) :to cause to make(a person, the mind, etc.)slow in acting and unable to think or work clearly because of drinking too much alcohol.
in a fuddle(adj) :(Br)confused; unable to think clearly esp. because of alcohol.
fuddy-duddy(n) :an old-fashioned and fussy person.
add fuel to the flames(v) :to make one's passions stronger.
fug(n) :(Br)a stuffy and airless state of a room, that results from smoke or the presence of many people or badly ventilation.
be full of oneself(v) :<derog>to consider oneself to be of much importance, intelligence, etc.
fun and games(n) :(Am)<slang>an act of having sex (esp. before intercourse).
it's/that's my/your, etc. funeral :It only concerns or interests me/you, etc. not anybody else.
funk(n) :1-a state of great fear or panic. 2-a person who is covered with fear; coward.
in a blue funk(adj) :very afraid, fearful, or worried.
funk(v) : (V+ing)to be afraid of (doing sthg). 2-to avoid doing sthg because of fear.
funky(adj) :wonderful; good. _funky time with friends.
funny(adj) :(not used in comparisons)seriously sick or ill. _I feel funny aboard the ship.
funny business(n) :1-dishonest or corrupt activity. 2-stupid or reckless behavior.
fur(n) :(Am)<slang>1-vagina. 2-the hair that grows on one’s pubic area; pubic hair.
make the fur fly(v) :(Am)to cause a quarrel, or fight.
like fury(adj) :1-using one's almost all efforts or strength. 2-quickly or severely; violently.
not to be fussed (about)(v) :(Br)not to care much about.
fusspot, also fussbudget(n) :<derog>a person who behaves in a restless or anxious way about small matters or is too much worried about small and insignificant details; a fussy person.
fuzz(n) :1-a soft, light, thin, hair or hair like substance; fluff. 2-the fuzz(n) : <slang> the police. _Nobody knew anything about the robbery plan except us, so somebody of us must have informed the fuzz.
fuzzy(adj) :1-(of one's hair)standing up vertically in a short mass. 2-blurry; not clear; misty._ a fuzzy show or program. 3-(of clothes, garment, etc.)having raised a fuzz on.
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