idiom

forgive and forget

Meaning

to stop being angry and not remember someone’s mistake

Example

Let’s **forgive and forget** and move on.

phrasal-verb

fire back

Meaning

to respond quickly and angrily to criticism

Example

When accused of lying, the minister **fired back** with a sharp remark.

idiom

feel the heat

Meaning

to experience pressure or criticism

Example

The manager began to **feel the heat** after the sales dropped.

phrasal-verb

fit into

Meaning

to become part of a group or situation easily; to adjust to a new environment

Example

It took me a few weeks to **fit into** the new office culture.

phrasal-verb

filter through for

Meaning

to sift carefully to find specific items

Example

Editors **filter through for** reliable sources before running a story.

phrasal-verb

fill up

Meaning

to eat enough food so that you are full

Example

That soup really **filled me up**.

phrasal-verb

factor in for

Meaning

to include a consideration when planning for something

Example

Analysts **factor in for** currency swings when forecasting prices.

idiom

feel under pressure

Meaning

to feel stressed or anxious due to responsibilities or expectations

Example

She's **feeling under pressure** to meet the deadline.

idiom

fly off the handle

Meaning

to react in a very angry way without thinking

Example

He **flew off the handle** when someone scratched his new car.

idiom

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.

phrasal-verb

fill in gaps

Meaning

to complete missing parts of understanding or knowledge

Example

Teachers help students **fill in gaps** in their learning.

phrasal-verb

flag blockers early

Meaning

to report obstacles as soon as they appear

Example

Please **flag blockers early** so support teams can jump in.

phrasal-verb

follow self-imposed rules

Meaning

to obey the rules you set for yourself

Example

Self-disciplined people **follow self-imposed rules** without complaint.

phrasal-verb

fall into

Meaning

to begin doing something; to be caught in a situation

Example

She **fell into** bad habits during the lockdown.

phrasal-verb

file under pressure

Meaning

to deliver reports quickly despite stress

Example

She can **file under pressure** while live updates keep coming.

phrasal-verb

follow up with

Meaning

to contact or check again after an initial meeting or message

Example

Please **follow up with** the client after sending the proposal.

idiom

flat broke

Meaning

having no money at all

Example

I was **flat broke** after paying all my bills this month.

phrasal-verb

focus on

Meaning

to concentrate your attention or energy on something

Example

You should **focus on** what truly matters.

idiom

fall through the cracks

Meaning

to be overlooked or neglected

Example

I forgot to follow up on his application and it **fell through the cracks**.

idiom

Fuel the economy

Meaning

To stimulate economic growth.

Example

Government spending can **fuel the economy** during a recession.

phrasal-verb

fry up

Meaning

to cook something quickly in hot oil or fat

Example

She **fried up** some eggs for breakfast.

phrasal-verb

fire yourself up

Meaning

to make yourself feel excited or motivated about something

Example

He **fired himself up** before the race by listening to his favorite music.

phrasal-verb

fill with

Meaning

to make someone experience a strong emotion

Example

The kind gesture **filled her with** gratitude.

idiom

fall through

Meaning

to fail to happen

Example

Our travel plans might **fall through** if the storm hits.

phrasal-verb

filter in calmness

Meaning

to gradually bring peace or calm into your mind

Example

Meditation helps **filter in calmness** during stress.

idiom

find your feet

Meaning

to become comfortable in a new situation

Example

It took a few months for him to **find his feet** in the new city.

idiom

filter through

Meaning

to spread gradually among people

Example

News of the promotion quickly **filtered through** the office.

phrasal-verb

freeze with fear

Meaning

to be unable to move because of fear

Example

The child **froze with fear** when he saw the big dog.

phrasal-verb

focus on growth

Meaning

to pay attention to improving yourself

Example

Instead of worrying, **focus on growth** and self-improvement.

phrasal-verb

find oneself

Meaning

to realize one’s identity, purpose, or situation

Example

After years of traveling, he finally **found himself**.

phrasal-verb

fill in as

Meaning

to temporarily take over someone’s job or position

Example

He will **fill in as** project manager while the current one is on leave.

idiom

feel blue

Meaning

to feel sad or depressed

Example

I always **feel blue** on rainy days.

phrasal-verb

feel sorry for

Meaning

to pity or sympathize with someone or yourself

Example

I **feel sorry for** what I did to you.

idiom

filter out

Meaning

to remove unwanted parts from something

Example

Use this tool to **filter out** spam messages.

idiom

fed up with

Meaning

tired or annoyed with something

Example

I'm **fed up with** doing the same thing every day.

idiom

fall flat on your face

Meaning

to fail completely in an embarrassing way

Example

He **fell flat on his face** during his first business attempt.

phrasal-verb

fall back

Meaning

to move backward; to retreat

Example

The soldiers had to **fall back** after losing ground.

idiom

Family is everything

Meaning

The family holds the most important place in one's life and provides support and love.

Example

After all that happened, **family is everything**, and they helped him get through the tough time.

idiom

feeling on top of the world

Meaning

feeling extremely happy or successful

Example

After getting the job, I was **on top of the world**.

phrasal-verb

fire back at

Meaning

to respond angrily or defensively to criticism

Example

The minister **fired back at** the accusations with strong evidence.

phrasal-verb

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.

phrasal-verb

fuel up on

Meaning

to eat or drink something to gain energy

Example

We **fuel up on** oatmeal before the morning hike.

phrasal-verb

find peace within

Meaning

to achieve a state of inner calm and acceptance

Example

Meditation helps many people **find peace within** themselves.

idiom

Flash in the pan

Meaning

Something that shows potential but fails quickly

Example

His first success was just a **flash in the pan**.

idiom

face the world

Meaning

to deal with life and its challenges confidently

Example

After recovering, she was ready to **face the world** again.

idiom

Face the truth

Meaning

To accept the reality of a situation, even if it’s unpleasant.

Example

You have to **face the truth** about your finances.

idiom

forbidden fruit

Meaning

something attractive but not allowed or morally wrong

Example

For teenagers, breaking rules often feels like **forbidden fruit**.

idiom

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**.

idiom

figure out

Meaning

to understand or solve something

Example

We need to **figure out** why the emails bounced.

idiom

fall out with

Meaning

to argue or stop being friends with someone

Example

They **fell out with** each other over money.

idiom

free as a bird

Meaning

completely free; without restrictions

Example

After leaving his job, he felt **free as a bird**.

phrasal-verb

fill out arrival forms

Meaning

to complete entry paperwork when arriving somewhere

Example

Travelers **fill out arrival forms** while waiting in the queue.

phrasal-verb

flip over

Meaning

to turn upside down accidentally

Example

The car **flipped over** after hitting a pothole.

phrasal-verb

fess up

Meaning

to confess or admit something embarrassing or wrong

Example

It’s time to **fess up** and tell the truth about what happened.

idiom

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**.

phrasal-verb

find for

Meaning

to support or rule in favor of someone (usually in a legal case)

Example

The court **found for** the defendant after reviewing the evidence.

phrasal-verb

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.

phrasal-verb

fall off

Meaning

to drop from a higher place; to decrease

Example

Sales have **fallen off** since last month.

idiom

feel comfortable in your own skin

Meaning

to be confident and relaxed about who you are

Example

She finally **feels comfortable in her own skin**.

idiom

full of praise

Meaning

to speak very positively about someone or something

Example

Everyone was **full of praise** for her presentation.

idiom

feather in one’s cap

Meaning

an achievement to be proud of

Example

Winning the national award was a real **feather in his cap**.

idiom

foot the bill

Meaning

to pay for something, especially something expensive

Example

His father will **foot the bill** for the wedding.

phrasal-verb

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.

phrasal-verb

follow your passion

Meaning

to pursue what you love doing as a career or goal

Example

He decided to **follow his passion** for photography.

phrasal-verb

freeze up

Meaning

to become frozen or stop working due to cold

Example

The pipes might **freeze up** if the temperature drops too low.

phrasal-verb

feel torn about

Meaning

to feel conflicted or regretful about a choice or decision

Example

I **feel torn about** leaving my hometown for work.

phrasal-verb

face down

Meaning

to confront someone or something bravely

Example

He **faced down** his fears and took the exam again.

idiom

Follow your nose

Meaning

Trust your instincts and go in the direction that feels right.

Example

If you're lost, just **follow your nose** and you'll find the way.

phrasal-verb

fade away

Meaning

to gradually disappear

Example

His anger slowly **faded away** after the apology.

idiom

fill in on

Meaning

to provide someone with the latest information

Example

Could you **fill me in on** the policy updates?

phrasal-verb

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.

phrasal-verb

follow through on decisions

Meaning

to continue with an action until it is completed

Example

Leaders must always follow through on their promises.

idiom

face time

Meaning

direct personal interaction rather than virtual communication

Example

We need more **face time** to build trust among team members.

idiom

family comes first

Meaning

family is the most important priority in life

Example

No matter how busy I get, **family comes first** for me.

phrasal-verb

fit in with

Meaning

to agree with or be suitable for something

Example

Her views **fit in with** the rest of the team.

phrasal-verb

fill in

Meaning

to provide missing information; to substitute for someone temporarily

Example

Can you **fill in** for me at the meeting tomorrow?

phrasal-verb

freak out with joy

Meaning

to react very excitedly and happily

Example

They **freaked out with joy** when they won the contest.

phrasal-verb

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.

idiom

feel it in one's bones

Meaning

to have a strong feeling or intuition about something

Example

I **feel it in my bones** that something bad is going to happen.

idiom

fail to deliver

Meaning

to not meet expectations or complete a task successfully

Example

The company promised improvements but failed to **deliver** on its promises.

idiom

Flying high

Meaning

To be very successful or happy.

Example

After getting promoted, she's **flying high**.

phrasal-verb

fight through

Meaning

to continue despite pain or struggle until success or relief

Example

He managed to **fight through** the hardest days of his life.

phrasal-verb

fight on

Meaning

to continue trying to achieve something despite difficulties

Example

Even when life gets hard, true champions **fight on**.

idiom

Fall down seven times, stand up eight

Meaning

Keep trying no matter how many times you fail.

Example

**Fall down seven times, stand up eight** — that’s the spirit of success.

phrasal-verb

flag for review

Meaning

to mark something so it will be checked carefully

Example

Moderators **flag for review** any suspicious training data.

phrasal-verb

focus inward

Meaning

to concentrate on your inner thoughts and emotions

Example

When I feel overwhelmed, I try to **focus inward**.

phrasal-verb

face up to the truth

Meaning

to accept or confront the reality of a situation

Example

It’s time to **face up to the truth** about your mistakes.

phrasal-verb

find on

Meaning

to discover something physically on someone or something

Example

The police **found on** him a stolen phone.

phrasal-verb

freshen up before

Meaning

to wash or tidy yourself just before an event

Example

Let me **freshen up before** the guests arrive.

phrasal-verb

follow through

Meaning

to complete a task that was started or promised

Example

We need to **follow through** with our commitments to build trust.

idiom

flag down

Meaning

to signal someone to stop, especially a vehicle

Example

We finally **flagged down** a taxi after ten minutes.

idiom

flash of genius

Meaning

a sudden brilliant idea or solution

Example

Her idea for the new logo was a real **flash of genius**.

phrasal-verb

fall into place

Meaning

to start to happen in a satisfactory way

Example

After months of hard work, everything finally **fell into place**.

phrasal-verb

fall into recession

Meaning

to enter a period of economic decline

Example

The global economy may **fall into recession** if inflation continues to rise.

idiom

fall head over heels for someone

Meaning

to fall deeply in love with someone

Example

He **fell head over heels for her** the moment they met.

idiom

fall on one's shoulders

Meaning

to be responsible for something difficult or unpleasant

Example

The task of organizing the event **fell on her shoulders**.

phrasal-verb

forgive someone for

Meaning

to stop being angry with someone for what they did

Example

She finally **forgave him for** lying.

idiom

firewall

Meaning

A security system designed to protect a network from unauthorized access.

Example

The company installed a **firewall** to protect sensitive data from cyber attacks.

phrasal-verb

finish up

Meaning

to complete or end something

Example

Let’s **finish up** this report before the meeting starts.

idiom

full of the joys of spring

Meaning

very happy and energetic

Example

She’s **full of the joys of spring** after her vacation.

phrasal-verb

follow up with clients

Meaning

to contact someone again after an initial meeting or communication

Example

Don’t forget to **follow up with clients** after sending the proposal.

phrasal-verb

fill up on

Meaning

to eat a lot of one type of food so you are not hungry for other food

Example

Don’t **fill up on** snacks before dinner.

phrasal-verb

follow up right away

Meaning

to respond immediately after receiving a message

Example

I **follow up right away** when a client shares new requirements.

phrasal-verb

firm up decisions

Meaning

to confirm choices after considering options

Example

Let's **firm up decisions** now so vendors can start work tomorrow.

idiom

faith moves mountains

Meaning

strong belief can achieve great things

Example

Keep believing in yourself—**faith moves mountains**.

idiom

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.

phrasal-verb

fit into society

Meaning

to become accepted or comfortable within a new social environment

Example

Newcomers often struggle to **fit into society** when they move abroad.

phrasal-verb

fill your mind with peace

Meaning

to focus your thoughts on calm and positive feelings

Example

Meditation helps you **fill your mind with peace**.

idiom

find fault

Meaning

to criticize someone or something unfairly

Example

He always **finds fault** with everything I do.

idiom

fire up

Meaning

to excite or motivate someone

Example

The coach’s speech really **fired up** the players.

phrasal-verb

find peace with

Meaning

to accept something painful and stop being upset about it

Example

In time, she **found peace with** her past mistakes.

phrasal-verb

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.

phrasal-verb

fall behind in

Meaning

to not make as much progress as others in something

Example

If you skip classes, you might **fall behind in** your studies.

phrasal-verb

feed up

Meaning

to give food to someone or something

Example

Don’t forget to **feed up** the cat before going out.

idiom

from my point of view

Meaning

considering something from one's own perspective

Example

**From my point of view**, the plan makes sense.

phrasal-verb

flare with joy

Meaning

to suddenly feel or show great happiness

Example

His face **flared with joy** when he saw his family again.

idiom

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.

idiom

food for thought

Meaning

something that makes you think seriously

Example

His comment gave me **food for thought**.

idiom

fake news

Meaning

false or misleading information presented as news

Example

Be careful not to believe in **fake news** spread on social media.

phrasal-verb

falter on

Meaning

to hesitate or make mistakes while doing something

Example

She **faltered on** a few words during her speech.

phrasal-verb

fork out

Meaning

to spend money unwillingly

Example

We had to **fork out** a lot of money for the car repairs.