Flunk out
To fail a course, to fail school.My friend flunked out of his computer course at school.
Flora and fauna
Plants and animals.We took some books to the cottage so that we could learn about the flora and fauna of the area.
Float (someone) a loan
To loan someone money.I asked the bank to float me a loan so that I could buy a new car.
Flirt with the idea of (doing something)
To think about doing something.We flirted with the idea of buying a new house but we decided not to.
Flip out
To go crazy, to become very angry.My friend flipped out when she heard that I had damaged her car.
Flip one`s lid
To become very excited, to lose one`s temper.My father flipped his lid when I told him about the large telephone bill.
Flash in the pan
Someone or something that makes a flashy start and then fails.The man's sports career was a flash in the pan. Recently, I have not heard... Read more →
Flare up
To become suddenly angry, to begin again suddenly.The fighting flared up again after the United Nations soldiers left the town.
Feel free to do (something)
To feel like you are permitted to do something.Everybody felt free to walk around the restaurant after the party began.
Far into the night
Late into the night.I studied far into the night because I had a big test the next day.