Idioms Beginning with f

• face the music

  To confront the unpleasant consequences of one's actions.
  The police are here to arrest Max. I guess it's time for him to face the music.

• face to face

  In person; in the physical presence of somebody.
  I'm tired of discussing this over the phone. Let's meet and discuss it face to face.

• fall on deaf ears

  To be ignored or disregarded.
  Every time Mary asks Max to do something, her requests fall on deaf ears.

• fall through the cracks

  To be missed or overlooked.
  How did they overlook that million-dollar account? Somehow, it just fell through the cracks.

• feel free

  Be my guest; be uninhibited about doing something.
  Please feel free to eat anything in the refrigerator.

• few and far between

  Rare and scarce; occurring infrequently.
  People who actually like Max are few and far between.

• fill someone's shoes

  To do someone's job; to assume someone's role.
  It will be tough to fill Max's shoes when he retires.

• filthy rich

  Extremely wealthy.
  Max married Mary because she was filthy rich. All he cared about was her money.

• find one's feet

  To become comfortable in a new situation.
  Max just started his new job. It will take him a few weeks to find his feet.

• first come, first served

  The first people to arrive will be the first to be served.
  The tickets are limited, so it's first come, first served.

• first things first

  Important things should be done before less important things.
  First things first. Let's get the most important things done before we start worrying about the little things.

• fit as a fiddle

  In excellent physical condition.
  Max is 70 years old but still as fit as a fiddle.

• fit the bill

  To be suitable; to meet requirements.
  I am looking for a new pair of earphones. These should fit the bill just fine.

• flunk out

  To be kicked out of school for not meeting academic standards.
  Max flunked out of college in less than a year.

• for good

  Permanently.
  Once you quit the club, you are out for good. You can never come back.

• for kicks

  For pleasure or excitement; for fun
  For kicks, Max liked to play jokes on his friends.

• for the birds

  Worthless; no good.
  Homework is for the birds. I don't know why my teacher gives me so much homework.

• full of it

  Speaking nonsense; lying, exaggerating, or boasting.
  Don't listen to Miguel. He is full of it.