Collocations Starting with "F"
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- face charges To be formally accused of a crime and have to go to court
- fail an exam To not achieve a satisfactory result in a test or examination
- fair play Honest and equal treatment; playing by the rules
- fall in love To begin to feel romantic love for someone
- fall out To have a serious argument that damages a relationship
- family ties The bonds and connections between family members
- fast food Food that is prepared and served very quickly, typically at chain restaurants
- fast heartbeat A heart that is beating more rapidly than normal
- field work Research conducted outside the laboratory or office, in real-world settings
- fiercely competitive Intensely and aggressively competitive
- final say The ultimate authority or decision-making power on a matter
- financial crisis A situation where the value of financial assets drops sharply, causing widesp...
- first aid Emergency medical treatment given immediately after an injury or sudden illness
- fizzy drink A carbonated soft drink such as cola or lemonade
- food allergy An adverse immune reaction to a particular type of food
- food poisoning Illness caused by eating contaminated or spoiled food
- for the time being For now; temporarily, until something changes
- forensic evidence Scientific evidence collected and analysed for use in criminal investigations
- foul play Unfair or illegal behaviour in sport; also used to mean criminal activity
- franchise agreement A legal contract granting someone the right to operate a business using an es...
- frank discussion An open, honest conversation where people speak directly
- free time Time when you have no obligations and can do what you want
- fresh air Clean, cool air, especially outdoors away from enclosed spaces
- fresh produce Fruits and vegetables that are recently harvested and not processed
- from time to time Occasionally; now and then
- full English breakfast A traditional cooked breakfast with eggs, bacon, sausages, toast, beans, and ...
- full time The end of a sporting match when the allotted time has been played
- fully aware Completely conscious of or knowledgeable about something
- further education Education after secondary school but below university level, such as college ...