| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| a foregone conclusion |
a certain conclusion, a predictable result
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That he'll graduate is a foregone conclusion. He is a good student.
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| a free-for-all |
a fight without rules, Donnybrook
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There was a free-for-all after the dance, and Brendan got hurt.
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| a free hand |
complete authority, freedom to control
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The President gave Ms. Drake a free hand in choosing the colors.
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| a freeze on |
a stoppage; a decision to stop spending, hiring etc.
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Right now there's a freeze on hiring at the plant - no hiring.
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| a fresh pair of eyes |
a different reader, one who has not seen the writing
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A fresh pair of eyes may find many errors in this report.
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| a fresh start |
starting again, a new life
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In Canada, you will have a fresh start. You can begin a new life.
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| a full house (cards) |
a pair plus three of a kind, e.g., 2 kings and 3 aces
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In our last game of poker, you dealt me a full house.
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| a full plate |
a busy schedule, a lot to do
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Nancy has a full plate these days. She has two jobs and three kids.
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| a gaggle of geese |
a flock of geese, a bunch of geese
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A gaggle of geese met us as we drove into the farmyard.
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| a game one |
a willing player, a rough and ready person
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I can see that Bev's a game one. She plays hard and doesn't quit.
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