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forge partnerships with

Meaning
to build strong working relationships with others
Example
Our diplomats **forge partnerships with** innovators at global forums.
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finish off

Meaning
to complete the last part of something
Example
We just need to **finish off** the presentation slides before submitting the report.
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follow one’s passion

Meaning
to pursue what you truly love or are interested in
Example
He chose to **follow his passion** for music instead of money.
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faithful to the end

Meaning
staying loyal and supportive for a long time
Example
She was **faithful to the end** in her relationship.
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fill in for someone

Meaning
to do someone’s job temporarily
Example
I had to **fill in for** my colleague while he was on leave.
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follow through with receipts

Meaning
to complete expense reports by attaching proof
Example
Please **follow through with receipts** within two business days.
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fall for someone

Meaning
to start loving someone; to develop romantic feelings
Example
He **fell for** her the moment he saw her smile.
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fall off

Meaning
to drop from a higher place; to decrease
Example
Sales have **fallen off** since last month.
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fail better

Meaning
to improve by learning from past failures
Example
Even if you fail, try to **fail better** next time.
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Fail fast

Meaning
To quickly identify and learn from failures.
Example
In startups, it’s better to **fail fast** and learn than to waste time.
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Frankenstein’s monster

Meaning
A creation that turns against its creator.
Example
Social media became a **Frankenstein’s monster** for its inventors.
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fan through

Meaning
to flip through pages quickly
Example
She **fanned through** the report to find the chart.
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fall under

Meaning
to be included in a category; to be controlled by someone
Example
This issue **falls under** the HR department’s responsibility.
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fail at something

Meaning
to not succeed in doing something
Example
He tried to fix the car, but he **failed at something**.
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feel the pinch

Meaning
to have financial difficulties; to feel short of money
Example
With rising prices, many families are starting to **feel the pinch**.
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find peace within

Meaning
to achieve a state of inner calm and acceptance
Example
Meditation helps many people **find peace within** themselves.
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filter in calmness

Meaning
to gradually bring peace or calm into your mind
Example
Meditation helps **filter in calmness** during stress.
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fight your demons

Meaning
to deal with your fears or bad memories courageously
Example
He’s learning to **fight his demons** from the past.
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freak with fear

Meaning
to become extremely scared or panicked
Example
She **freaked with fear** when she saw the snake.
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fight for

Meaning
to struggle or take action to achieve something
Example
Many activists **fight for** freedom and equality.
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follow through with

Meaning
to continue with a plan or commitment until it is completed
Example
You must **follow through with** your study schedule to see improvement.
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fall short

Meaning
to fail to meet expectations or standards
Example
His efforts **fell short** of what was needed to win the competition.
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fail fast, learn faster

Meaning
to quickly identify mistakes and use them as learning opportunities
Example
In startup culture, it’s encouraged to **fail fast, learn faster**.
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focus on gratitude

Meaning
to concentrate on things you are thankful for
Example
Each morning, **focus on gratitude** to start your day positively.
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filter out

Meaning
to remove unwanted parts from something
Example
Use this tool to **filter out** spam messages.
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flare out

Meaning
to suddenly become angry or lose temper
Example
She **flared out** when her plans were canceled.
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fill the gap

Meaning
to make up for something that is missing or lacking
Example
International aid aims to **fill the gap** in education and healthcare.
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freeze over

Meaning
when water turns into ice due to cold temperature
Example
The lake **froze over** completely during the winter.
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for what it’s worth

Meaning
used to introduce an opinion that may or may not be useful
Example
**For what it’s worth**, I think you did the right thing.
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fume at

Meaning
to feel or show anger towards someone or something
Example
She was **fuming at** her friends for breaking her trust.
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footloose and fancy-free

Meaning
free to do whatever you want; without commitments
Example
He loves being **footloose and fancy-free** after retirement.
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fight back

Meaning
to try to control or resist strong emotions
Example
He **fought back** his tears during the farewell speech.
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fall in line

Meaning
to follow the rules or decisions of a group
Example
New members quickly **fall in line** with the team’s culture.
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face up to challenges

Meaning
to confront difficulties with courage and confidence
Example
You’ll grow stronger when you **face up to challenges** instead of avoiding them.
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Front page news

Meaning
Extremely important or widely discussed news
Example
His heroic act became **front page news** the next morning.
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fake it till you make it

Meaning
to act confidently until you actually feel confident
Example
**Fake it till you make it**—confidence will follow.
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foster mutual respect

Meaning
to encourage understanding and appreciation between groups or countries
Example
Cultural exchanges help **foster mutual respect** among nations.
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find over

Meaning
to review or check something carefully
Example
Let’s **find over** the details before submitting the report.
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fix up

Meaning
to arrange or plan something; to repair or prepare something
Example
She offered to **fix up** a lunch meeting for next week.
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fan out

Meaning
to spread out over an area
Example
Volunteers will **fan out** across the park.
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fly into a rage

Meaning
to suddenly become very angry
Example
The manager **flew into a rage** when the report was submitted late.
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fall head over heels

Meaning
to fall deeply in love
Example
He **fell head over heels** in love with her the moment they met.
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figure out regulations

Meaning
to understand foreign laws and business rules
Example
It can take months to **figure out regulations** in a new country.
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find oneself

Meaning
to realize one’s identity, purpose, or situation
Example
After years of traveling, he finally **found himself**.
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flag for review

Meaning
to mark something so it will be checked carefully
Example
Moderators **flag for review** any suspicious training data.
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forbidden fruit

Meaning
something attractive but not allowed or morally wrong
Example
For teenagers, breaking rules often feels like **forbidden fruit**.
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feel it in your bones

Meaning
to sense something strongly without evidence
Example
I **feel it in my bones** that something bad will happen.
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focus ahead

Meaning
to concentrate on the future and what lies ahead instead of the past
Example
Let’s **focus ahead** instead of worrying about past mistakes.
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frozen with fear

Meaning
unable to move because of extreme fear
Example
She stood **frozen with fear** when the snake appeared.
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face the music

Meaning
to accept criticism or punishment for something you have done
Example
You made a mistake, and now you have to **face the music**.
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fade away

Meaning
to gradually disappear
Example
His anger slowly **faded away** after the apology.
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fall behind schedule

Meaning
to not be progressing as quickly as planned
Example
Construction has **fallen behind schedule** due to bad weather.
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filter through

Meaning
to spread gradually among people
Example
News of the promotion quickly **filtered through** the office.
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family ties

Meaning
Strong connections among family members.
Example
**Family ties** kept her close to her hometown.
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follow your passion

Meaning
to pursue what you love doing as a career or goal
Example
He decided to **follow his passion** for photography.
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float away stress

Meaning
to imagine your stress disappearing like something drifting away
Example
Visualize your worries and let them **float away** like clouds.
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flash back to

Meaning
to suddenly remember a past event
Example
The photo made her **flash back to** her first day at work.
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full of yourself

Meaning
to be too proud or self-centered
Example
He’s so **full of himself** after getting that promotion.
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feel the strain

Meaning
to feel stress or pressure from a difficult situation
Example
Many employees are starting to **feel the strain** of the workload.
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flatten out

Meaning
to stop increasing or decreasing and stay at the same level
Example
After years of fluctuation, growth has **flattened out**.
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filter out negativity

Meaning
to remove negative thoughts or influences from your mind
Example
Try to **filter out negativity** and focus on what’s good.
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fly high

Meaning
to be very successful or happy
Example
After winning the award, she’s been **flying high**.
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fizzle out

Meaning
to gradually end or fail after starting strongly
Example
The hype around that new brand **fizzled out** after a few months.
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find your balance

Meaning
to maintain a healthy work-life equilibrium
Example
It’s important to **find your balance** between work and rest.
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fall flat on one’s face

Meaning
to fail completely or embarrass oneself
Example
He **fell flat on his face** trying to start a new business.
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follow a routine

Meaning
to do the same set of activities regularly
Example
If you **follow a routine**, you’ll build good habits over time.
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from the bottom of my heart

Meaning
with sincere gratitude
Example
I thank you **from the bottom of my heart** for everything.
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Flash in the pan

Meaning
Something that shows potential but fails quickly
Example
His first success was just a **flash in the pan**.
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fade out

Meaning
to gradually disappear from view or sound
Example
The music **faded out** as the credits rolled.
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fill in on

Meaning
to provide someone with the latest information
Example
Could you **fill me in on** the policy updates?
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fed up with

Meaning
tired or annoyed with something
Example
I'm **fed up with** doing the same thing every day.
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freak about

Meaning
to become very anxious or upset about something
Example
She **freaked about** the upcoming interview.
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flare with joy

Meaning
to suddenly feel or show great happiness
Example
His face **flared with joy** when he saw his family again.
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full swing

Meaning
at the peak of activity or excitement
Example
The party was in **full swing** when we arrived.
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find against

Meaning
to decide that someone is wrong or guilty
Example
The judge **found against** the company for breaking the contract.
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fingers crossed

Meaning
hoping for good luck or a good result
Example
I have my **fingers crossed** for your exam results.
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fill with gratitude

Meaning
to feel deeply thankful or appreciative
Example
My heart **filled with gratitude** when I received their help.
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forgive yourself for

Meaning
to stop blaming yourself for past mistakes
Example
You must **forgive yourself for** what happened and move forward.
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family comes first

Meaning
family is the most important priority in life
Example
No matter how busy I get, **family comes first** for me.
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fail forward

Meaning
to learn and grow from failure
Example
Don’t be afraid to **fail forward** and learn from your mistakes.
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flare up

Meaning
to suddenly become angry or violent
Example
Their argument **flared up** again during dinner.
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Fortune favors the bold

Meaning
Those who take risks are more likely to be successful.
Example
Remember, **fortune favors the bold**, so don’t be afraid to invest in new opportunities.
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feel on top of the world

Meaning
to feel very happy and healthy
Example
After recovering from the flu, I **felt on top of the world**.
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face down

Meaning
to confront someone or something bravely
Example
He **faced down** his fears and took the exam again.
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follow through on promises

Meaning
to do what one has committed to do
Example
A reliable leader always **follows through on promises** made to the team.
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fill in gaps

Meaning
to complete missing parts of understanding or knowledge
Example
Teachers help students **fill in gaps** in their learning.
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fall out over

Meaning
to argue and stop being friendly with someone because of something
Example
They **fell out over** money matters last year.
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fall out

Meaning
to have an argument; to stop being friends
Example
They **fell out** over a small misunderstanding.
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fail to plan is plan to fail

Meaning
without proper planning, failure is inevitable
Example
**Failing to plan is planning to fail**, so prepare early.
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Fashion victim

Meaning
Someone who follows fashion trends blindly
Example
He's such a **fashion victim**—he buys every new style that comes out.
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forgive yourself

Meaning
to stop blaming yourself for past mistakes
Example
You must **forgive yourself** to move forward peacefully.
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fall behind in exports

Meaning
to lag in selling goods to foreign countries
Example
The nation has **fallen behind in exports** due to weak demand abroad.
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Fall seven times, stand up eight

Meaning
Keep trying even after multiple failures.
Example
Life is tough, but remember to **fall seven times, stand up eight**.
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find out

Meaning
to discover information
Example
I need to **find out** what time the meeting starts.
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fill out

Meaning
to complete a form by providing information
Example
Please **fill out** this survey after the workshop.
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from the ground up

Meaning
to build or start something completely from the beginning
Example
The software was built **from the ground up** using new code.
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face your fears

Meaning
to confront something that scares you
Example
You need to **face your fears** if you want to grow as a person.
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full of beans

Meaning
very energetic and lively
Example
The kids are **full of beans** this morning.
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find common ground with

Meaning
to identify shared interests so cooperation is easier
Example
Negotiators **find common ground with** each side before drafting terms.
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find back

Meaning
to regain something lost; to recover
Example
After a long search, she finally **found back** her missing cat.
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Freudian slip

Meaning
An unintentional mistake that reveals one's true thoughts or feelings.
Example
He made a **Freudian slip** when he called his boss ‘mom’.
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fight on

Meaning
to continue trying to achieve something despite difficulties
Example
Even when life gets hard, true champions **fight on**.
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form follows function

Meaning
the shape of a building or object should primarily relate to its intended function or purpose
Example
In modern architecture, **form follows function** is a principle that's widely accepted.
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finish up

Meaning
to complete or end something
Example
Let’s **finish up** this report before the meeting starts.
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Fair enough

Meaning
Used to show you understand or accept someone’s point
Example
‘We can’t afford it now.’ ‘**Fair enough**, maybe later.’
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feeling blue

Meaning
to feel sad or depressed
Example
She’s been **feeling blue** all day.
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Failure is the mother of success

Meaning
Success often comes after learning from failures.
Example
Don’t worry about failing; **failure is the mother of success**.
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follow your heart

Meaning
to make a decision based on your feelings
Example
When choosing a career, it’s best to **follow your heart**.
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freak out about

Meaning
to become very anxious or upset about something
Example
People often **freak out about** deadlines and performance reviews.
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fall into recession

Meaning
to enter a period of economic decline
Example
The global economy may **fall into recession** if inflation continues to rise.
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frame setbacks as lessons

Meaning
to describe problems as opportunities to learn
Example
We **frame setbacks as lessons** so the team stays optimistic.
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follow up on leads

Meaning
to contact potential clients after an initial meeting or inquiry
Example
The sales team will **follow up on leads** from the international trade fair.
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foster in

Meaning
to promote the development of a quality or idea within someone or a group
Example
The program aims to **foster in** participants a sense of responsibility.
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forty winks

Meaning
a short nap or brief sleep
Example
He likes to take **forty winks** after work.
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follow through on decisions

Meaning
to continue with an action until it is completed
Example
Leaders must always follow through on their promises.
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fight against

Meaning
to oppose or resist something harmful or unjust
Example
We must **fight against** discrimination in every form.
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focus on improvement

Meaning
to give attention to becoming better at something
Example
Every student should **focus on improvement** rather than perfection.
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fit in with

Meaning
to agree with or be suitable for something
Example
Her views **fit in with** the rest of the team.
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feel the heat

Meaning
to experience pressure or criticism
Example
The manager began to **feel the heat** after the sales dropped.
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full of confidence

Meaning
feeling very sure of yourself
Example
He walked into the interview room **full of confidence**.
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fall into place

Meaning
to start to happen in a satisfactory way
Example
After months of hard work, everything finally **fell into place**.