(verb) to accept or deal with something unpleasant
Example Sentence:
I think you need to face facts and realize that your ex-wife is never coming back home.
The gambler faced facts about his gambling problem when he lost all of his money.
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(verb) (slang) to put one’s hand on one’s forehead when a stupid thing has been done or a stupid question has been asked
(phrasal verb) to be tricked or deceived by someone or something
Example Sentences:
Don’t expect Rob to fall for that joke, he’s heard it before.
When Sarah told me that she got fired, I fell for it. I didn’t know she was lying?
Please don’t play any practical jokes on me. I have a history of falling for them.
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(phrasal verb) to fall in love with
Example Sentences:
I’m afraid that I might fall for my roommate’s brother. He’s so handsome!
I have fallen for my girlfriend. I think I’m going to propose to her!
Suzanne, I think I am falling for you….
(verb) to fail to occur, to not happen
Example Sentence:
I wanted to go to Cuba for my holiday, but my plans fell through when my friend got sick.
If your new job offer falls through, you can come and work for me.
My plans to meet Britney Spears keep falling through. It’s getting annoying!
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(idiom) a warning given about something that does not happen
Example Sentences:
I thought my girlfriend was pregnant, but it was a false alarm. I’m very lucky.
The parents thought their son was doing drugs, but it turned out to be a false alarm. He was only depressed.
A: I thought it was going to rain today?
B: No, I think it was a false alarm.
(verb) to like someone in a romantic or sexual way
Example Sentence:
Do you fancy our new employee?
If you fancied that girl in the pub, why didn’t you talk to her?
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(verb) to like something
Example Sentence:
I fancy a cold beer on a hot day.
Do you fancy a cup of tea?
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(adjective) changing frequently, choosy
Example Sentences:
Her boyfriend is such a fickle person. One moment he says he loves her, the next he wants to break up.
The fickle woman didn’t like the way her steak was cooked, so she demanded it be cooked again.
A: I love Bobby.
B: I thought you loved Mark.
A: That was last week. Now I love Bobby!
B: You are so fickle.
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(verb) to try and understand the cause of a problem
Example Sentence:
The roommates tried for four hours to figure out why their apartment smelled so bad. Then they realized it was because it was dirty.
A: I can’t figure out why I keep getting this math problem wrong.
B: Here, let me help you.
Boyfriend: Why are you so upset?
Girlfriend: You should be able to figure it out . You had sex with my sister!
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(phrasal verb) to give someone complete information
Example Sentences:
What happened at the big meeting last night? Fill me in!
A: …so that’s what happened! They all got fired.
B: Thanks for filling me in.
Sandy filled in her best friend about her hot date last night.
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(adjective) sexy, good looking
Example Sentence:
When you wear that dress, you look so fine!
My new boyfriend is so fine, you should meet him.
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(verb) to be very excited and full of energy
Example Sentence:
I am fired up to be in that class, the teacher is the best!
The team was fired up as they prepared for their championship game.
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(idiom) uncomfortable about a situation you are in
Example Sentences:
The nervous young man felt like a fish out of water when he met his girlfriend’s parents.
I’m really good at playing football, but I’m a fish out of water when I try to play tennis!
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(idiom) good for a specific situation
Example Sentences:
A: How is your new apartment?
B: It fits the bill perfectly. It has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a balcony and a gym.
A: Great!
Sandra’s new boyfriend doesn’t really fit the bill. He’s so boring and she’s so exciting! I don’t think their relationship will last.
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something or someone that became successful quickly and is unlikely to be repeated
(idiom) a minor problem that spoils something
Example Sentences:
A: Did you have a good day at the beach?
B: It was all right. There was a fly in the ointment, though. Some teenagers there were being noisy.
A: I hate teenagers!
The only fly in the ointment during our whole vacation was when our flight was delayed.
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(verb) to become angry very quickly
Example Sentence:
The teacher always flies off the handle if his students talk in class.
If you keep flying off the handle about unimportant things, you won’t have any more friends.
My mom flew off the handle when she caught me smoking Marijuana.
(phrasal verb) to do silly things, to have fun, to not be serious
Example Sentences:
A: Do you have any plans this weekend?
B: No, I think I’m just going to fool around.
The young children were fooling around on the playground.
Last night, we just fooled around, drinking beer and playing Nintendo Wii.
(phrasal verb) hug and kiss, be passionate
Example Sentences:
The young couple were planning to fool around when they had the house to themselves.
Last night I fooled around with Bob. I’m so embarrassed!
A: What were you doing when I called you last night?
B: I was busy fooling around with Rita.
A: Lovely Rita? Lucky you!
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(phrasal verb) to have sex
Example Sentences:
If you are going to fool around, make sure you use a condom.
A: What happened after you left the nightclub last night?
B: Melissa and I went home and fooled around!!
A: No way!
Billy had to leave the apartment last night because his roommate was fooling around with his girlfriend.
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(idiom) something in the past cannot be fixed, so it must be forgiven
(idiom) forever
Example Sentences:
After working on a farm for 2 years, Trevor decided to become a vegetarian for good. He hasn’t eaten meat since!
A: I broke up with my boyfriend last night.
B: Are you going to get back together in 2 days like you always do?
A: No, this time it’s for good! I don’t ever want to see him again!
B: Do you mind if I call him then?
I’ve quit smoking for good!
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(noun) a time when you have to make a difficult decision about something
Example Sentences:
After graduating from university, I reached a fork in the road when I had to decide between going to Law school, or to Graduate school. It took me months to decide!
A: I’m enjoying our European trip!
B: Me too!
A: Do you want to go next, Portugal, or France?
B: I don’t know. When do we have to decide?
A: We’ve reached a fork in the road, so we have to decide right now.
B: Okay……France!
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(idiom) used to show that something is real, genuine, or serious
Example Sentences:
A: Did you hear that Thomas got fired?
B: For real?
A: Yeah, it’s true!
I’m not lying, I’m for real!
Announcer: Please exit the building, there is a fire on the 20th floor. This is not a drill, this is for real.
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(verb) to feel emotionally and physically exhausted
Example Sentence:
I have to pick up my children, go to the dentist, buy groceries, and then go back to work! I feel so frazzled!
She was frazzled because she had a fight with her boyfriend right before her final exam.
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(noun) someone who lives off of the hard work of others
Example Sentence:
My son-in-law is such a freeloader, he doesn’t have a job, is lazy, and eats all of my food!
Some people don’t like giving money to homeless people because they think they are freeloaders.
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(adjective) very fresh
Example Sentences:
After a 10 hour flight, Johnny took a shower and felt fresh as a daisy.
A: What do you do to feel fresh as a daisy?
B: I like to drink a cup of coffee
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(idiom) when a person who is new to a country feels uncomfortable
Example Sentence:
All of those tourists look like they are fresh off the boat. They look so confused.
I felt so fresh off the boat when I first arrived to America. I didn’t speak the language, didn’t understand the customs, and I felt homesick. Now, I feel so much better!
(idiom) totally out of something, no more of something
Example Sentences:
Customer: Do you have any Pepsi?
Clerk: I’m sorry, we’re fresh out. Would you like Coke?
Customer: No.
I went to the store to buy some chicken, but they were fresh out. I had to buy beef instead.
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(noun) the beginning of a new period or step
Example Sentences:
A: Thomas! Oh my god! Why did you quit your job at the Law firm? You were making so much money!
B: I decided it was time for a fresh start. I am going to go back to school and become a writer.
A: Oh.
After looking for a fresh start for a long time, Mark was very excited when he had the opportunity to become an accountant.
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(slang) leave me alone!
Example Sentence:
A: Do you have any money?
B: Fuck off! I’m not giving you any money!
The rude man told his roommates to fuck off when he was drunk. Now they are mad at him.
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(idiom) not telling the truth, exaggerating.
Example sentence:
You danced with three different guys at the nightclub last night? Come on, you’re full of it! I don’t believe you.
Shelly told her friends that she won a million dollars at the casino. They all thought she was full of it
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(idiom) not telling the truth, exaggerating.
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You danced with three different guys at the nightclub last night? Come on, you’re full of shit! I don’t believe you.
Shelly told her friends that she won a million dollars at the casino. They all thought she was full of shit
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