Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
follow in someone’s footsteps
追随某人的脚步，通常是家庭成员
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
做与他人相同的事，尤其是在网上
Meaning
to do the same thing as someone else, especially online
Example
After one influencer started the trend, many others **followed suit**.
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follow through on
完成一项任务或承诺，如计划所示
Meaning
to complete a task or promise as planned
Example
She always **follows through on** what she says she will do.
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follow your dreams
追求你真正想要的人生
Meaning
to pursue what you truly want in life
Example
He quit his job to **follow his dreams** of becoming a musician.
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follow your gut
做决策时相信你的直觉
Meaning
to trust your instincts when making a decision
Example
Sometimes it's best to **follow your gut**.
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follow your heart
根据你的感受做出决定
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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Follow your nose
相信你的直觉，走你认为对的方向。
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.
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food for thought
让人认真思考的事情
Meaning
something that makes you think seriously
Example
His comment gave me **food for thought**.
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foot the bill
为某物支付费用，尤其是昂贵的东西
Meaning
to pay for something, especially something expensive
Example
His father will **foot the bill** for the wedding.
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footloose and fancy-free
自由做你想做的事；没有约束
Meaning
free to do whatever you want; without commitments
Example
He loves being **footloose and fancy-free** after retirement.
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for what it’s worth
用于提出一个可能有用也可能无用的观点
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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forbidden fruit
吸引人但不允许或道德上错误的东西
Meaning
something attractive but not allowed or morally wrong
Example
For teenagers, breaking rules often feels like **forbidden fruit**.
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forever grateful
为某事长时间感恩
Meaning
thankful for something for a long time
Example
I’ll be **forever grateful** for what you’ve done.
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forgive and forget
停止生气，不再记得别人的错误
Meaning
to stop being angry and not remember someone’s mistake
Example
Let’s **forgive and forget** and move on.
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form follows function
建筑物或物体的形状应主要与其预定功能或目的相关
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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Fortune favors the bold
那些敢于冒险的人更有可能成功。
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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forty winks
小睡一会儿
Meaning
a short nap or brief sleep
Example
He likes to take **forty winks** after work.
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frame of mind
一个人的情绪或心理状态
Meaning
a person's mood or mental state
Example
He’s not in the right **frame of mind** to make decisions.
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Frankenstein’s monster
一个反抗其创造者的创造物。
Meaning
A creation that turns against its creator.
Example
Social media became a **Frankenstein’s monster** for its inventors.
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freak out
变得非常焦虑、生气或害怕
Meaning
to become very anxious, upset, or scared
Example
She **freaked out** when she saw the spider.
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free as a bird
完全自由；没有任何限制
Meaning
completely free; without restrictions
Example
After leaving his job, he felt **free as a bird**.
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free up
腾出时间、金钱或空间
Meaning
to make time, money, or space available
Example
Clearing old files will **free up** storage on the drive.
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freshen up
清洗或整理自己以感到焕然一新
Meaning
to wash or tidy oneself to feel renewed
Example
Guests can **freshen up** in the lounge before dinner.
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Freudian slip
无意中犯的错误，暴露出一个人的真实想法或感受。
Meaning
An unintentional mistake that reveals one's true thoughts or feelings.
Example
He made a **Freudian slip** when he called his boss ‘mom’.