F Series Flashcards
1
Q
Face the music
A
To accept criticism
2
Q
Fair game
A
A reasonable target for criticism,
exploitation etc.
3
Q
Fair play
A
Fair treatment.
4
Q
fair to middling
A
Only bearably good; average.
5
Q
Fairer sex
A
Reference to women.
6
Q
Fair weather
friend
A
Someone who is only available
for friendship when times are
good.
7
Q
Fall foul of
A
Break a rule.
8
Q
Fall out
A
To happen; to result.
Argue with.
9
Q
Fall through
A
To fail; such as plans not be
completed.
10
Q
Feather one’s
own nest.
A
Use a position to look after your own interests.
11
Q
Feather in one’s cap
A
A symbol of honour and
achievement.
12
Q
Feet of clay
A
To be slow to act.
13
Q
Final straw
A
The last of a series of events that finally triggers action.
14
Q
Fired
A
To lose ones job/position.
15
Q
Fit as a fiddle
A
To be in very good health.
