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feel outTo try to ascertain a person's point of view, or the nature of a situation, by cautious and subtle means.Rate it:

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feet firstIn the manner of a deceased person (i.e., dead).Rate it:

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feet on the groundIn a manner characteristic of a practical person; sensibly.Rate it:

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fidem abrogare, derogare alicuito rob a person of his credit.Rate it:

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fidem alicuius labefactare (Cluent. 60. 194)to make a person waver in his loyalty.Rate it:

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fidem derogare alicuito rob a person of his credit.Rate it:

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fidem habere alicuito believe a person.Rate it:

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fidem praestare alicuito keep faith with a person, keep one's word.Rate it:

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fifteen minutes of fameA very short time in the spotlight or brief flurry with fame, after which the person or subject involved is quickly forgotten.Rate it:

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fifth wheelWhen there are two couples and a fifth person who is not in a couple, the extra person is known as a fifth wheel - a situation in which may feel uncomfortable to some peopleRate it:

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figguhlatorThe phrase "figguhlator" is often used to describe a person, place or thing that is in some way formidable a d or impressive.Rate it:

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find oneselfTo learn, or attempt to learn, what kind of person one is and what one wants in life.Rate it:

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first among equalsA person or position that if formally equivalent to others in a group, but is superior in some attribute.Rate it:

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first and lastA person's combined given name and surname.Rate it:

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first come, first servedPeople will be dealt with in the order they arrive.Rate it:

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first loveThe first person to be the object of one's romantic affection.Rate it:

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fish out of waterA person in unfamiliar, and often uncomfortable, surroundings.Rate it:

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fit intoTo be of similar cultural or social status as the members of a group of people.Rate it:

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Fit like a GloveA person or thing which fits perfectly or snuglyRate it:

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fit outTo provide a thing, a group, a person or oneself with requisites; to kit out.Rate it:

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fit upConspire to incriminate falsely a presumably innocent person.Rate it:

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Flash in the PanSomething or someone getting success for a brief time, a person failed to maintain his earlier reputationRate it:

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flat-eartherA person who believes or advocates the theory that the planet Earth is flat.Rate it:

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flat-eartherA person who believes or advocates an outlandish, discredited theory; a person who refuses to acknowledge the truth despite overwhelming evidence.Rate it:

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flat-eartherA person who believes or advocates the theory that the earth is flat.Rate it:

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flutter in the dovecoteA disturbance, usually one caused within a prescribed group of people.Rate it:

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fly byAn airplane pilot does a "fly by" when she/he flies too close to the control tower thus making it shake and unnerve the people in itRate it:

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fly-by-nightThis expression has broadened to mean any of these: A person or business that appears and disappears rapidly; Someone who departs or flees at night in order to avoid creditors, law enforcement etc. A dishonest or unreliable person selling something to make a quick profit A transient or traveling salesmen or businessmen, tradesmen; A business that appears to have little or no chance of successRate it:

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Flying DutchmanA Dutch-flagged clipper that is very fast sailing, and never makes it to port, seen on the high seas, where upon being hailed, occupants request information on persons long dead, or leave messages for said people. It is considered bad luck to meet said ship.Rate it:

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folk devilA person or type of person blamed by the public for various ills, as during a moral panic.Rate it:

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fool's bargainA bad bargain; one that leaves the person accepting it worse off.Rate it:

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fools rush in where angels fear to treadA person who does not plan ahead and think matters through becomes involved in risky or unfavorable situations which prudent people avoid.Rate it:

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forbidden fruitIllicit pleasure; something that one should not take or get involved with, such as an another person's spouse.Rate it:

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foreign ministerPolitical or official representative person of one country in another country.Rate it:

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forgiveness is awarded posthumously after a person is dead.During life, a person may be subjected to criticism for what others deem "a wrong turn or deed". At funerals and cemeteries, the mood turns to grief and forgiveness.Rate it:

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four-eyesA person who wears spectacles.Rate it:

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freezing coldextremely and unpleasantly cold (of the weather, the temperature in a place, a person, or an object)Rate it:

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fresh meatA person or group of people who arouse one's interest, either as a new target for deception, humiliation or ridicule, or as a potential love interest or one night stand.Rate it:

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friendshippeople outside of family to trustRate it:

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from central castingConforming to the stereotypical image of a particular type of person or group.Rate it:

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fudge packerA person who practices anal sex.Rate it:

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fugere alicuius conspectum, aspectumto keep out of a person's sight.Rate it:

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funus alicuius exsequito attend a person's funeral.Rate it:

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funxuWhen a person is having an absolute blast of a time no thanks to anyone else but only because of themselves.Rate it:

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gathers from aroundcollect or receiving the information or rumors from around the environment or gathering or people.Rate it:

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gavin and deanCockney rhyming slang for 'Queen' when used colloquially to mean a gay person: a non heterosexual person.Rate it:

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geek outTo enthuse about a specific topic, not realizing that most people listening will fail to understand it.Rate it:

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gender benderA person who dresses in the clothes of another sex, or in clothes which make their gender identity ambiguous.Rate it:

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get a lifeUsed sarcastically to tell someone who keeps meddling in other people's business, or gossiping about others, to stop obsessing over other people's lives and to concentrate on themselves and do something useful.Rate it:

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get bentUsed to dismiss a person or what they are saying, and end the conversation.Rate it:

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