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feel free |
feel that you may do it, by all means
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Feel free to use the library. You can read and study there.
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feel myself |
(See not feeling myself)
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feel the pinch |
feel a little bit poorer, feel there is less money
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Now that we have only one income, we feel the pinch.
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feeling bum |
feeling lazy or negative, lacking energy
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I'm feeling kind of bum today. I didn't sleep well last night.
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feeling good |
a little bit drunk, buzzed, had a few
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After drinking a few beers Pat was feeling good.
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feeling his oats |
feeling energetic, feeling strong
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Look at that cowboy dance! He's feeling his oats tonight.
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feeling no pain |
half drunk, half-corked
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After three drinks of rum, Alex was feeling no pain.
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fence sitter |
a person who supports both sides in an argument, middle ground
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Many politicians become fence sitters because they want to please everyone.
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fend for yourself |
be independent, care for yourself
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Soon you'll know the city, and you can fend for yourself.
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fender bender |
minor car accident, collision
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I had a little fender bender with your car, Dad - just a scratch.
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