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find a need and fill ithow to make money; a course of action to take in order to create something newRate it:

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Finger in Every PieTo be involved in different activities and matters, to take interest in everythingRate it:

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finish upTo complete the last details of a task.Rate it:

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fire in the bellyThe emotional stamina and vigor, passion, or inner drive to achieve something, to take action, etc.Rate it:

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fish in troubled watersTo take advantage from a chaotic situation.Rate it:

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follow upTo take further actions remaining after an event; to continue, revisit, or persist; especially, to maintain communication.Rate it:

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for what it’s worthIdiomatic phrase used to introduce one’s opinion or advice on a topic or situation - usually spoken with a guarded degree of modesty, uncertainty, or an expectation that the receiver is not bound to heed the speaker’s words. Interchangeable with the phrase, ‘take it or leave it.’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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fortune favors the boldLuck is usually on the side of those who take chances and risks.Rate it:

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Forty WinksTo take some sleep for shorter period of time, a brief napRate it:

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forward-leaningDisposed to take action or to exercise initiative; aggressive; bold.Rate it:

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frigidā, calidā lavari (Plin. Ep. 3. 5. 11)to take a cold, warm, bath.Rate it:

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friss oder stirbtake it or leave itRate it:

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fugae se mandare (B. G. 2. 24)to take to flight.Rate it:

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fugam capessere, capereto take to flight.Rate it:

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fugam facere (Sall. Iug. 53)(1) to put to flight, (2) to take to flight.Rate it:

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futura non cogitare, curareto take no thought for the future.Rate it:

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get ahead of oneselfTo develop an opinion based on insufficient information or to take action prematurely.Rate it:

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get around toTo eventually begin or return to some procrastinated task.Rate it:

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get back atTo retaliate; to take revenge.Rate it:

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get bent out of shapeTo take offense; to become angry, agitated or upset.Rate it:

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get carried awayTo become excessively involved, to take something too far.Rate it:

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get downTo duck or take cover, usually to avoid harm. Commonly used as a caution or warning in the imperative.Rate it:

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Get Down to Brass TacksTo directly hit the basic aspects of the issue; start an extremely important taskRate it:

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get movingTo start hurrying to undertake a task.Rate it:

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get off the dimetake some action; make progressRate it:

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get one's feet wetTo begin gaining experience; To take a risk and try something new.Rate it:

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get one's hands dirtyto get involved with the unpleasant parts, or the lowest levels, of a task.Rate it:

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get outTo take something from its container.Rate it:

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get over onTo take advantage of.Rate it:

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get someone's nose out of jointTo become angry; to take offense or take exception.Rate it:

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Get the Green LightGet permitted to do something, be allowed to move forward in taskRate it:

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give and takeA process of compromise or accommodation.Rate it:

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give hostage to fortuneTo take an action or make a statement that is risky because it could cause you trouble later.Rate it:

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give of oneselfTo devote oneself unselfishly to a task, especially to give time and energy.Rate it:

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give or takeApproximately; plus or minus some unknown amount.Rate it:

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give someone an inch and someone will take a mileIf concessions are made for someone, that will embolden them to take further advantage of the person who helped them, instead of being content with what they have been given.Rate it:

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give the benefit of the doubtAttribute as true or take the side of someone or statement when there remains missing information or evidence.Rate it:

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given a basket to carry waterAssigned an impossible or ridiculous task.Rate it:

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go aboutTo tackle (a problem or task).Rate it:

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go about toTo endeavor to accomplish a task.Rate it:

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go all around the WrekinTake a long time to arrive.Rate it:

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go all the wayTo continue to the conclusion of a task or project.Rate it:

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go along for the rideTo accompany someone passively, or to take a passive role in a project.Rate it:

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go atTo try to solve a problem a specific way; to undertake a task.Rate it:

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go downTo take place, happen.Rate it:

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go in forTo engage or take part in something.Rate it:

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go off half-cocked: To take a premature or ill-considered action.Rate it:

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go off half-cockedTo take a premature or ill-considered action.Rate it:

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go on striketake industrial actionRate it:

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