| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| F-word |
(See the F-word)
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| face facts |
accept the truth, deal with reality, come to grips
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If we face facts, we can see that one salary is not enough.
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| face the music |
face the results of our actions, be responsible
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If you damage the car, you must face the music - pay for repairs.
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| face up |
admit that you did it, own up
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If Karl caused the problem, he'll face up. He'll admit it.
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| fag/faggot |
gay or homosexual man
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Sean is a fag; he admits it.
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| faint of heart |
timid, not courageous, chicken, lily-livered
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Sky diving is not for people who are faint of heart.
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| fair game |
legal to hunt or shoot or criticize, open season
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An elected politician is fair game for criticism.
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| fair-haired boy |
favorite boy, favorite man
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He's the fair-haired boy in this office. They think he's perfect.
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| fair shake |
(See a fair shake)
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| fair to middling |
moderately good, about average, so-so
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"How's the barley crop this year?" "Oh, fair to middling. Could
use a good rain."
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