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Fool Me Once, Shame on You
proverbThe blame lies entirely with the deceiver when somebody tricks you for the first time
↗Fool Me Once, Shame on You; Fool Me Twice, Shame on Me
proverbYou are a blameless victim if tricked once, but wholly responsible for gullibility if tricked a second time
↗Fool's Gold
idiomSomething that appears exceptionally promising, lucrative, or valuable at first glance but proves utterly deceptive and worthless
↗Fools Rush in Where Angels Fear to Tread
proverbReckless, inexperienced people boldly rush into dangerous or delicate situations that wise people avoid
↗foot
word B1the lower part of the leg below the ankle, on which a person stands or walks; the lower extremity of the leg that is in direct contact with the ground in standing or walking The lower extremity of the leg below the ankle, used for standing and walking.
↗Foot in the Door
idiomAn initial modest opportunity, breakthrough, or connection that opens the path toward greater career success
↗football
word A1a game played by two teams who kick a ball A team sport played with a ball that is kicked or carried to score points.
↗footballer
word A2a person who plays the game of football or soccer
↗Footloose and Fancy-Free
idiomHaving no binding commitments, family encumbrances, or strict corporate attachments; completely unburdened and free
↗footpath
word A2a path or track set aside for pedestrians beside a road
↗for
word A1used to show purpose, benefit, time length, or reason used to indicate purpose, destination, or recipient
↗for clarity
phrase B1in order to make something distinct, unambiguous, or easy to understand
↗For Crying out Loud
idiomAn exasperated exclamation used to express deep frustration, disbelief, or intense annoyance
↗for example
phrase A1Used when mentioning someone or something that shows a specific case or illustration; used when giving an instance to illustrate a statement
↗for further information
phrase A2in order to get more facts, details, or assistance
↗for goodness' sake
idiomAn urgent plea or exclamation used to demonstrate impatience, surprise, or earnest emphasis
↗for heaven's sake
idiomAn emphatic expression used to convey exasperation, urgency, or an earnest plea for common sense
↗for himself
phrase A2for his own benefit, advantage, or direct observation
↗for instance
phraseas an example; for example
↗For Real
phraseGenuinely, seriously, or in actual reality
↗For the Birds
idiomWorthless, meaningless, impractical, or not deserving of serious consideration
↗for the most part
phrase A2in most cases; usually or largely
↗for the time being
phraseTemporarily, or for the present moment until changes occur
↗for themselves
phrase A2for their own advantage, use, or personal judgment
↗For What It's Worth
phraseUsed to share an opinion or fact that may or may not be useful or significant
↗forbid
word A2to command someone not to do something; to prohibit by rule to order someone not to do something
↗Forbidden Fruit Is the Sweetest
proverbThings that are prohibited, restricted, or off-limits often seem far more appealing and desirable.
↗force
word A2strength or power; also to make someone do something A physical power or energy that can cause movement, change, or influence. strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement; coercion or compulsion Strength, energy, or power; to make someone do something against their will.
↗forecast
word B1a prediction or estimate of future events, especially regarding weather or economic trends
↗Forehead
word B2the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline
↗foreign
word A1from or connected with another country Belonging to or coming from another country.; Belonging to or coming from another country.
↗foreigner
word A1a person belonging to or coming from another country A person from another country.
↗Foremost
word B2most importantly; above all; in the first place
↗forensic
word C2Relating to or denoting the application of scientific methods and techniques to the investigation of crime.
↗foresight
word C2the ability to predict or prepare for what will happen in the future
↗forest
word A2a large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth; a large area covered with many trees a large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth A large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth.; a large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth A large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth.
↗forestall
word C1To prevent or obstruct by taking advance action.
↗Forests
word A2Large areas covered chiefly with trees, shrubs, and undergrowth, supporting diverse wildlife.
↗forever
word A2for all future time; for a very long time For all future time; for always.; For all future time; for always.
↗Forewarned Is Forearmed
proverbAdvance awareness of potential trouble provides the opportunity to be fully prepared to handle it.
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