factotum »
A person having many diverse activities or responsibilities.
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facts on the ground »
A euphemism, similar to fait accompli, used as an oblique way of saying that discussions over the possession of a given piece of territory has been rendered moot by the presence of military forces.
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fail over »
To automatically switch processing from a failed component in a critical system to its live spare or backup component.
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faith will move mountains »
Belief in oneself (read sometimes as belief in God) can help one overcome any hurdle in life's path.
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fall apart »
To break into pieces through being in a dilapidated state.
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fall between two stools »
To attempt two tasks and fail at both, when either one could have been accomplished singly.
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fall by the wayside »
To fail to be completed, particularly for lack of interest; to be left out.
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fall off a truck »
Of an item of merchandise, to come into a person's possession without having been paid for; to be acquired illegally.
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fall off the back of a lorry »
Of an item of merchandise, to come into a perons's possession without having been paid for; to have been acquired illegally.
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fall off the wagon »
To cease or fail at a regimen of self-improvement or reform; to lapse back into an old habit or addiction.
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fall on one's face »
To fail, especially in a dramatic or particularly decisive manner.
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fall on one's sword »
To resign from a job or other position of responsibility, especially when pressured to do so.
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fall on one's sword »
To voluntarily take the blame for a situation.
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fall over »
Of an argument, to fail to be valid.
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familiarity breeds contempt »
The more acquainted one becomes with a person, the more one knows about his or her shortcomings and, hence, the easier it is to dislike that person.1894, H. Rider Haggard, The People Of The Mist, ch. 25:This was the beginning of evil, for if no man is a hero to his valet de chambre, much less can he remain a god for long in the eyes of a curious woman. Here, as in other matters, familiarity breeds contempt.
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