Full of hot air

To be full of nonsense, to be talking nonsense.I knew that the man was full of hot air when he began to tell us how to make lots of money.

Full of beans

To be in high spirits, to be energetic.My aunt is full of beans today. She must be excited about something.

Full-fledged

Complete, having everything that is needed to be something.My cousin became a full-fledged accountant last year.

Full-court-press

A total effort or offensive, an all-out effort to put pressure on someone, a basketball tactic in which the defenders put pressure on the... Read more →

Fruits of one’s labor

The results of one's work.We decided to enjoy the fruits of our labor so we went on a long holiday to Europe.

From now on

From this moment forward.From now on I will study French every day.

From near and far

From all around.The people came from near and far to see the new stadium.

From head to toe

From the top of one's head to one's feet.The boy was covered in mud from head to toe.

From hand to hand

From one person to another person and then to another.We passed the papers from hand to hand until they were all distributed.

From door to door

Moving from one door to another.The children went from door to door to collect money for the earthquake victims.