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Letter: f

Total idioms: 9858 - currently selected: 465 (50 per page)

Full to the gills

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full to the gills
1. (idiomatic) Completely or overly full.
? Even though the room was full to the gills with people, they managed to push enough people aside to open up a small dance floor.

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Full whack

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full whack (plural full whacks)
1. An entire amount.
? We had to pay the full whack.
full whack (comparative more full whack, superlative most full whack)
1. To the maximum extent.

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Full-fledged

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full-fledged (not comparable)
1. (of a bird) Having all its feathers; able to fly.
2. (idiomatic) Having full qualification, credentials or preparation; entire; real.
? After she passes the bar exam, she will be a full-fledged lawyer.

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Full-stretch

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full-stretch (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) stretched to full extent


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Fulls of the joys of spring

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If you are full of the joys of spring, you are happy, enthusiastic and full of energy.

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Barbara is full of the joys of spring at the moment!  Has she got a new boyfriend?



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Fun and games

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fun and games (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic) recreation; nothing serious; easy, enjoyable activities (often used ironically).
? Being a film director isn't all fun and games.
? You wouldn't believe the fun and games I had trying to find somewhere to park.

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Funnies

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funnies (uncountable)
1. plural form of funny
2. (comics, idiomatic) The section of a newspaper containing comic strips. [from the mid-19th c.]

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Funny bone

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funny bone (plural funny bones)
1. (idiomatic) The ulnar nerve in the elbow, which, when hit, causes a tingly sensation. [from the 19th c.]
? Ouch, I just hit my funny bone.
2. (figuratively) One's sense of humor.

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Funny business

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A business which is conducted in a deceitful, dishonest or unethical manner is called funny business.

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I've got suspicions about that association.  I think they're up to some funny business.



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Funny farm

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funny farm (plural funny farms)
1. (idiomatic) An insane asylum. [from the 20th c.]

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Funny money

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funny money (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic) Money gained in a devious or sneaky manner.
2. (informal, US) A highly inflated currency.
3. (slang, US) Bills of any foreign currency or of counterfeit origin.
4. (slang) Play money.

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Funny stuff

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funny stuff (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic) Irregular, often illegal, activities.


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Fur coat and no knickers

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A person who tries to appear distinguished but has no real class is referred to as 'fur coat and no knickers'.

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Don't let her impress you.  She's what we call  'fur coat and no knickers'!



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The first blow/stroke is half the battle

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Ziua buna de dimineata se cunoaste

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To fly/go to the winds; to end in smoke

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If something ends in smoke, it produces no concrete or positive result. Figuratively, to come to nothing.

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A se duce pe apa sâmbetei!

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