Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
Fine tuning
Meaning
small adjustments to improve something
Example
The plan just needs some **fine tuning** before we present it.
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fine-tune
Meaning
to make small adjustments to improve performance
Example
The team **fine-tuned** the design before the final launch.
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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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fire up
Meaning
to excite or motivate someone
Example
The coach’s speech really **fired up** the players.
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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.
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fish for
Meaning
to try to get something such as information or praise
Example
He keeps **fishing for** compliments about his report.
B1 idiom
fish out of water
Someone who feels uncomfortable or out of place
Meaning
Someone who feels uncomfortable or out of place
Example
At the formal party, the casual dresser felt like a fish out of water.
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fit as a fiddle
Meaning
in very good health
Example
My grandfather is 80 but he’s **fit as a fiddle**.
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fit for a king
Meaning
something of very high quality or luxurious
Example
The dinner was **fit for a king**.
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Fit like a glove
Meaning
To fit perfectly.
Example
This dress **fits like a glove** on you!
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flag down
Meaning
to signal someone to stop, especially a vehicle
Example
We finally **flagged down** a taxi after ten minutes.
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flag up
Meaning
to draw attention to something important
Example
The auditor will **flag up** any unusual expenses.
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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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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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flash of genius
Meaning
a sudden brilliant idea or solution
Example
Her idea for the new logo was a real **flash of genius**.
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flat broke
Meaning
having no money at all
Example
I was **flat broke** after paying all my bills this month.
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flesh out
Meaning
to add more detail to something
Example
We need to **flesh out** the proposal before presenting it.
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fly by the seat of your pants
Meaning
to do something without planning, using only instinct and experience
Example
We didn't have a map, so we **flew by the seat of our pants**.
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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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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.
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Flying blind
Meaning
To act without sufficient information or guidance.
Example
Without proper data, we're **flying blind** on this project.
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Flying high
Meaning
To be very successful or happy.
Example
After getting promoted, she's **flying high**.
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follow in someone’s footsteps
Meaning
to do the same work or live the same way as someone else, usually a family member
Example
He decided to **follow in his father’s footsteps** and become a lawyer.
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follow suit
Meaning
to do the same thing as someone else, especially online
Example
After one influencer started the trend, many others **followed suit**.