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| find fault |
look for faults and mistakes, criticize
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I don't want to be around a guy who is always finding fault.
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| find my tongue |
think of something to say, think of a reply
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When she told me she had AIDS, I couldn't find my tongue.
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| find out |
discover, learn
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We found out he was a member of a cult. His sister told us.
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| find your voice |
discover your personal style
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Write, write, write until you find your voice - your own style.
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| find your way |
find the correct path or road
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A bus driver will help you find your way. Ask for directions.
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| find yourself |
be surprised by what happens to you
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If I don't brush my teeth, I may find myself without friends.
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| fine-feathered friend |
nice-looking friend, dear friend, old acquaintance
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Now, my fine-feathered friend, tell me the story of your escape.
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| fine-toothed comb |
(See a fine-toothed comb)
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| fine-tune |
cause it to work very well, cause it to run smoothly
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Sandro fine-tuned my Peugeot. Now it purrs like a kitten.
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| finger |
accuse, blame
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He was fingered for the crime, but he didn't steal anything.
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