Expression Cards
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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**.
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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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fall through
Meaning
to fail to happen
Example
Our travel plans might **fall through** if the storm hits.
phrasal-verb
fall through on
Meaning
to fail to happen or be completed, especially a deal or plan
Example
Several merger talks **fell through on** due to the unstable economy.
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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**.
phrasal-verb
fall to
Meaning
to begin doing something eagerly; to become responsible for something
Example
Everyone **fell to** cleaning after the party ended.
phrasal-verb
fall under
Meaning
to be included in a category; to be controlled by someone
Example
This issue **falls under** the HR department’s responsibility.
phrasal-verb
falter on
Meaning
to hesitate or make mistakes while doing something
Example
She **faltered on** a few words during her speech.
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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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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.
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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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fan out
Meaning
to spread out over an area
Example
Volunteers will **fan out** across the park.
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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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farm out
Meaning
to give work to someone else to do
Example
The company decided to **farm out** its design work.
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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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fear of the unknown
Meaning
anxiety about things that are unfamiliar or uncertain
Example
Many people avoid change because of their **fear of the unknown**.
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fear the unknown
Meaning
to be afraid of things you don’t understand or haven’t experienced
Example
Many people **fear the unknown** when starting something new.
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fearless as a lion
Meaning
to be very brave and bold
Example
The firefighter was **fearless as a lion** during the rescue.
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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
fed up with
Meaning
tired or annoyed with something
Example
I'm **fed up with** doing the same thing every day.
phrasal-verb
feed on
Meaning
to gain support or energy from something, often negative; to be sustained by
Example
The tabloids **feed on** celebrity scandals to boost their sales.
phrasal-verb
feed up
Meaning
to give food to someone or something
Example
Don’t forget to **feed up** the cat before going out.
phrasal-verb
feed your soul with joy
Meaning
to engage in activities that make you genuinely happy
Example
Spend time in nature to **feed your soul with joy**.
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feel at ease
Meaning
to feel relaxed and confident
Example
He finally **felt at ease** speaking in public.