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fail
word A2to not succeed; to not pass a test to not succeed in achieving something; to be unsuccessful to be unsuccessful; not to achieve something To be unsuccessful in achieving a goal or expectation.
↗failure
word B1lack of success in doing or achieving something; an unsuccessful person or thing
↗Failure Is the Best Teacher
proverbUnsuccessful attempts and mistakes provide profound insights, shaping resilience and future competence.
↗Failure to Prepare Is Preparing to Fail
proverbNeglecting advance planning, safety measures, and preparation ensures that one will inevitably face defeat or disaster.
↗faint
word B1barely perceptible to the senses; dim or weak to lose consciousness for a short time because of a temporary lack of oxygen to the brain
↗Faint Heart Ne'er Won Fair Lady
proverbTimid hesitation and cowardice never achieve great rewards or secure valuable accomplishments.
↗Faint Heart Never Won Fair Lady
proverbDaring determination and bravery are essential prerequisites for attaining valuable prizes or ambitious goals.
↗Faint Heart Never Won Fair Maiden
proverbValuable achievements, superior treasures, or hard-won bargains require assertive courage rather than bashful timidity.
↗fair
word A1right, honest, and reasonable; also light-colored in some contexts just and reasonable; treating people equally; light in color; attractive having a light skin color; pale complexion Treating people equally without favoritism; or an event where goods are displayed and sold; just and reasonable; treating people equally; light in color; attractive having a light skin color; pale complexion Treating people equally without favoritism; or an event where goods are displayed and sold
↗Fair and Square
idiomHonest, straightforward, and completely according to the rules.
↗Fair Enough
phraseUsed to acknowledge that a proposed price, decision, or condition is acceptable and reasonable
↗Fair Exchange Is No Robbery
proverbWhen two people voluntarily agree to an exchange or trade of equal worth, neither party has cheated or been wronged.
↗Fair to Middling
idiomOnly average, mediocre, or moderately good; so-so.
↗Fair-Weather Friend
idiomA person who is only friendly when circumstances are easy and abandons you in times of difficulty.
↗fairly
word A2to a reasonable degree; also in a fair way in a just manner; moderately; reasonably To a reasonable degree; in a just and honest way.; to a moderately high degree; quite; rather; in a just manner; moderately; reasonably To a reasonable degree; in a just and honest way.
↗fairy
word A1a small mythical being having magical powers and wings
↗faith
word B2complete trust or confidence in someone or something; or strong religious belief
↗Faith Can Move Mountains
proverbDeep conviction, persistent trust, and unyielding optimism can overcome seemingly insurmountable barriers.
↗Faith Will Move Mountains
proverbGenuine trust, steady resolve, and unwavering focus will definitely achieve extraordinary and seemingly impossible outcomes.
↗Faithfully
word B2in a loyal and steadfast manner; with dedication
↗fall
word A1to drop or come down freely under the influence of gravity; to move down suddenly; also a drop in amount to drop down from a higher place; to decrease; to happen or occur to move downward, typically rapidly and freely without control; the act of dropping from a higher to a lower place; to drop down from a higher place; to decrease; to happen or occur to move downward, typically rapidly and freely without control; the act of dropping from a higher to a lower place
↗fall apart
phrasal verbTo break into pieces, deteriorate physically, or collapse emotionally and structurally.
↗fall asleep
phrasal verbto transition from being awake into a state of sleep
↗Fall back
phrasal verbTo retreat, step back, or rely on a secondary resource or backup plan.
↗fall behind
phrasal verbto fail to maintain a desired pace, progress more slowly than scheduled, or lag behind deadlines
↗Fall by the Wayside
idiomTo fail, be discarded, or give up before completion, often due to lack of resources.
↗fall down
phrasal verbTo collapse, fail, or prove unsuccessful, especially regarding an arrangement, plan, or timeline
↗Fall for
phrasal verbto suddenly develop strong romantic feelings for someone; to be deeply attracted to someone
↗Fall off
phrasal verbTo decrease in quantity, degree, intensity, or quality.
↗Fall off the Wagon
idiomTo relapse into an old destructive habit after a period of self-restraint.
↗Fall on Deaf Ears
idiomTo be completely ignored, unheeded, or disregarded.
↗Fall out
phrasal verbTo argue and have a serious disagreement that damages a relationship.
↗Fall out with
phrasal verbto have an argument or disagreement with someone that causes a rupture in a friendship or relationship
↗Fall Seven Times, Stand up Eight
proverbNever succumb to setbacks; persistence, resilience, and recovering after every failure determine genuine long-term success.
↗Fall short of
phraseto fail to reach an expected standard, goal, or benchmark
↗fall through
phrasal verbto fail to materialize, finish, or succeed (especially plans, contracts, or negotiations)
↗Fall to Pieces
idiomTo disintegrate structurally, emotionally, or operationally into fragments.
↗fallacy
word C1A mistaken belief or a flawed, deceptive argument based on unsound reasoning.
↗fallow
word C2plowed and harrowed but left unseeded for a period; inactive or dormant
↗false
word A1not true, correct, or real not true; incorrect; deceptive; artificial not true or correct; intended to deceive
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