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a foregone conclusion
a certain conclusion, a predictable result That he'll graduate is a foregone conclusion. He is a good student.
a free-for-all
a fight without rules, Donnybrook There was a free-for-all after the dance, and Brendan got hurt.
a penny for your thoughts
tell me what you are thinking about "When I'm quiet, she will say, ""A penny for your thoughts."""
a run for your money
strong competition, an opponent I should enter the election and give him a run for his money.
a shadow of his former self
much lighter than he was before, very thin and weak After twenty years in prison, he was a shadow of his former self.
a sight for sore eyes
something or someone you are happy to see Well, my friend, you are a sight for sore eyes. Good to see you!
a sucker for punishment
one who allows himself to be hurt or blamed If I accept blame for a team loss, I'm a sucker for punishment.
age before beauty
the older person should be allowed to enter first """Age before beauty,"" she said as she opened the door for me."
an eye for an eye (a tooth for a tooth)
equal punishment or revenge Canadian laws do not demand an eye for an eye.
ask for it
invite or deserve an attack When you called him a thief, you asked for it. You made him mad.
ask for trouble
behave in a way that trouble is likely He is asking for trouble if he misses another class.
at a loss for words
unable to think of a reply or something to say When he asked why I wanted the vase, I was at a loss for words.
bang for the buck
value for the money spent We were able to get a big bang for our buck when we advertised on the Internet.
bang for your buck
fun for your money, value for your dollar You get more bang for your buck at garage sales. They're fun!
be there for me
help me when I need it, be supportive, stand by me """Will you be there for me?"" she asked. ""I need your support."""
before long
soon.
best foot forward
(See put your best foot forward)
bully for you
you were lucky, good for you "When I beat Ed at cribbage, he says, ""Bully for you!"""
bye for now
good-bye but I will see you soon Bye for now. See you tonight at choir practice.
call for
require, ask for This recipe calls for bee pollen. Where can we get that?
calm before the storm
(See the calm before the storm)
can't see for looking
cannot see because I have been looking too long Will you try to find my glove? I can't see for looking.
can't see the forest for the trees
I am so close that I cannot see the whole picture or the big picture I'm so involved in teaching that I've lost my view of education. I can't see the forest for the trees.
cart before the horse
(See the cart before the horse)
cast pearls before swine
waste something on someone who won
chalk one up for you
you have earned a point, you won that point/game Good shot! I'll chalk one up for you.
change for the better
improve, become better My attitude has changed for the better. I'm more positive now.
cold comfort
small comfort, very little relief Having Jim's money is cold comfort for his wife if he dies.
count your chickens before they hatch
depend heavily on plans, spend money that you have not received "Politicians have learned not to ""count their chickens"" before the election."
cover for me
make an excuse for me, do my work I may be late for work today. Will you cover for me?
cruising for a bruising
inviting a fight, asking for it The new kid was cruisin' for a bruisin' - insulting everybody.
cut out for
have natural ability for, be suited to I guess I'm just not cut out for bull riding. I'm not good at it.
die for
"want very much; in the worst way" I'm dying for a cup of coffee! I'll have an Espresso, please.
don't count your chickens before they hatch
do not expect all plans to be successful, wait until you get the final results """Look at the sales I'm going to make this month - over 50!"" ""Don't count your chickens... ."""
done for
ruined, defeated, dying I think that the team is done for as far as this season is concerned.
down for the count
defeated by an oponent, out of the contest Chad was down for the count. He couldn't get up.
eat you for breakfast
defeat you easily, have you for breakfast In a game of racquetball he'll eat you for breakfast. He's quick.
eye for an eye
(See an eye for an eye)
eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth
every crime or injury should be punished or paid back Some politicians are always calling for an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth when they hear of a terrible crime.
fall for
begin to love, fall in love with When I was in Grade 8, I fell for Miss Kramer. She was beautiful.
fall for that
believe that, eat that Surely you're not going to fall for that story. It's nonsense.
feel for
feel sympathy or pity for someone I feel for kids who are homeless. I want to help them.
feel sorry for
pity I feel sorry for him after losing his job.
fend for yourself
be independent, care for yourself Soon you'll know the city, and you can fend for yourself.
fill in for me
do my job, do my work Will you fill in for me while I'm away? Just answer my phone.
first and foremost
first and most important, firstly "The speaker began by saying, ""First and foremost... ."""
fish for
try to get or to find out (something) by hinting at it She is always fishing for compliments when I see her at work.
fish for a compliment
hint that he wants a compliment If Al mentions cars, he's fishing for a compliment on his Jaguar.
flip you for it
flip a coin to decide who pays "When our food check arrived, Al said to me, ""I'll flip you for it."""
food for thought
ideas worth considering, interesting suggestions Your comments on Quebec have given me food for thought.
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