| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| family jewels |
(See the family jewels)
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| family tree |
chart of ancestors, record of parents' forefathers
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Bo is helping me to research my family tree - my ancestors.
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| famous last words |
a prediction that is false - the opposite happens, twist of fate
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"We don't need a spare tire. We never have flat tires on this car." "Sure. Famous last words!"
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| fancy footwork |
neat maneuvers, clever moves
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You did some fancy footwork to answer their questions. Bravo!
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| far cry |
(See a far cry)
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| far out |
unbelievable, fantastic, wow
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When I wear my bikini, he says, "Far out!"
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| fart around [B] |
play instead of work, goof off, hang out
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When we were kids we used to fart around at my uncle's store.
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| fart in a windstorm [B] |
(See a fart in a windstorm)
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| fast friends |
close friends, permanent friends
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Sue and I became fast friends when we were in Grade 4.
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| fast lane |
(See life in the fast lane)
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