fair and square »
Within the applicable rules.
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fair enough »
An expression used to concede a point; denotes that, upon consideration, something is correct or reasonable; an expression of acknowledgment or understanding.
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far fetched »
improbable
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fear »
A strong, uncontrollable, unpleasant emotion caused by actual or perceived danger or threat.
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feather one's nest »
To achieve benefits, especially financial ones, by taking advantage of the opportunities with which one is presented; to amass a comfortable amount of personal wealth.
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feel up to »
To be confident in being able to do something.
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fits and starts »
Activity which is intermittent, variable in intensity, and prolonged by interruptions.
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flash in the pan »
A career notable for early success not followed by significant accomplishment.
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fly in the ointment »
Something which ruins or spoils everything else; a nuisance or problem; an unpleasant or disagreeable detail.
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fools rush in where angels fear to tread »
A person who does not plan ahead and think matters through becomes involved in risky or unfavorable situations which prudent people avoid.
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footloose and fancy free »
Able to do as one pleases, unconstrained by social ties or responsibilities.
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full-fledged »
Having all its feathers; able to fly.
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game face »
The expression of one who is prepared for or is facing a lot of difficult and/or undesirable work, especially when it is imminent.
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garbage in, garbage out »
(computing, information technology) If input data is not complete, accurate, and timely, then the resulting output is unreliable and of no useful value.1963, Raymond Crowley, "Robot Tax Collector Seeks Indications of 'Fudging'," Times Daily (Alabama, USA), 1 April (retrieved 26 July 2010):Officials explained that the quality of the computer's work depends on the quality of the data fed into it. Neil Hoke, administrative assistant to Stewart, quoted an adage of computer men: "Garbage in, garbage out."2008, Roger K. Lewis, "'In Architectural Design, Brains and Talent Trump the Best Software," Washington Post, 19 July (retrieved 26 July 2010):The old caveat "GIGO"
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get on someone's wick »
To annoy or upset someone, usually by repeated disagreeable actions.
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