F
Idioms beginning with "F"
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[fit as a fiddle] {adj. phr.}
In very good health.
The man was almost 90 years old but fit as a fiddle.
Mary rested at home for a few weeks after her operation; then she felt fit as a fiddle.
[fit for] {v. phr.}
To be suited for; be prepared for.
"What kind of job is Ted fit for?" the social worker asked.
[fit in with] {v. phr.}
To fall into agreement or accord with.
His plans to take a vacation in early July fit in perfectly with the university schedule.
[fit like a glove] {v. phr.}
To fit perfectly.
Her new dress fits her like a glove.
[fit out] or [fit up] {v.}
To give things needed; furnish.
The soldiers were fitted out with guns and clothing.
The government fitted out warships and got sailors for them.
The house was fitted out very nicely.
* /He fitted his room up […]
[fit to be tied] (1) {adj. phr.}, {informal}
Very angry or upset.
She was fit to be tied when she saw the broken glass.
[fit to be tied] (2) {adv. phr.}, {substandard}
Very hard. — Used for emphasis.
Uncle Willie was laughing fit to be tied at the surprised look on Mother's face.
[five o'clock shadow] {n. phr.}
A very short growth of beard on a man's face who did shave in the morning but whose beard is so strong that it is again visible in the afternoon.
* /"You have a five o'clock shadow, honey," Irene said, "and we're going […]
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