Q ➤ Fill up Ans ➤ Meaning-Fill something completely. Explanation-I stopped at the garage and FILLED UP with petrol.
Q ➤ Filter in Ans ➤ Meaning-Move into a lane of traffic without making other cars stop. Explanation-The slip lane allows traffic to FILTER IN at the junction.
Q ➤ Filter out Ans ➤ Meaning-Remove something unwanted. Explanation-It FILTERS OUT all the impurities and chemicals in tap water so that it tastes better.
Q ➤ Find outAns ➤ Meaning-Discover. Explanation-I went to the library to FIND OUT all I could about the life and work of Joe Meek.
Q ➤ Finish off Ans ➤ Meaning-Finish completely. Explanation-They FINISHED OFF all the chocolates and had to go to the all-night garage to buy some more.
Q ➤ Finish off Ans ➤ Meaning-Kill a person or animal, often when they have already been hurt. Explanation-The animal was badly hurt, so they FINISHED it OFF to end its suffering.
Q ➤ Finish off Ans ➤ Meaning-Beat, make victory certain in sport. Explanation-The second goal FINISHED them OFF.
Q ➤ Finish off Ans ➤ Meaning-Consume all. Explanation-We FINISHED OFF the coffee and had to get some more.
Q ➤ Finish up Ans ➤ Meaning-Finally get somewhere, usually without planning to go there. Explanation-We went out for diner and FINISHED UP in a club.
Q ➤ Finish up withAns ➤ Meaning-Have or do something at the end or as the last of something. Explanation-We attended some workshops and FINISHED UP WITH the keynote speaker.
Q ➤ Finish with Ans ➤ Meaning-End a relationship. Explanation-She FINISHED WITH him a few months ago.
Q ➤ Finish with Ans ➤ Meaning-Stop dealing with someone. Explanation-He wanted to leave but I was furious and hadn't FINISHED WITH him.
Q ➤ Finish with Ans ➤ Meaning-Finish using or requiring. Explanation-Can I read the paper when you've FINISHED WITH it.
Q ➤ Fink on Ans ➤ Meaning-Give away secrets about someone. Explanation-He FINKED ON her to the authorities.
Q ➤ Fink out Ans ➤ Meaning-Fail to keep a promise, arrangement, etc. Explanation-He said he'd come with us then FINKED OUT at the last minute.
Q ➤ Fire away Ans ➤ Meaning-Ask questions. Explanation-What do you want to know? FIRE AWAY and I'll tell you.
Q ➤ Fire off Ans ➤ Meaning-Send quickly, angrily or many (letter, emails, etc). Explanation-He FIRED OFF an email complaining about the report.
Q ➤ Fire off Ans ➤ Meaning-Shoot, fire a gun (usually repeatedly). Explanation-The police FIRED OFF several rounds and killed the man.
Q ➤ Fire up Ans ➤ Meaning-Start a computer. Explanation-She FIRED UP the computer and printed out a hard copy of the files.
Q ➤ Fire up Ans ➤ Meaning-Excite, become excited. Explanation-Everyone was FIRED UP and desperate to get it finished in time.
Q ➤ Firm up Ans ➤ Meaning-Make things clearer in a negotiation or discussion. Explanation-We need to FIRM UP some aspects of the contract before we sign it.
Q ➤ Firm up Ans ➤ Meaning-Exercise to make muscles harder and remove fat. Explanation-I go swimming every day to FIRM UP my body.
Q ➤ Fish forAns ➤ Meaning-Try to get some information or to get someone to say something. Explanation-He's always FISHING FOR compliments.
Q ➤ Fish out Ans ➤ Meaning-Remove something from a bag, pocket, etc. Explanation-She reached into her handbag and FISHED some coins OUT.
Q ➤ Fish out Ans ➤ Meaning-Remove from water, such as the sea, rivers, etc. Explanation-It's fallen in the pool- I'll have to FISH it OUT.
Q ➤ Fit inAns ➤ Meaning-Get on in a group of people. Explanation-I didn't FIT IN with the other people working there so I left and found another job.
Q ➤ Fit in Ans ➤ Meaning-Have enough time or space for something. Explanation-I didn't have time to FIT IN another appointment.
Q ➤ Fit in with Ans ➤ Meaning-Be convenient or occur conveniently. Explanation-They're not arriving until Thursday, which FITS IN WITH my schedule for the week.
Q ➤ Fit in with Ans ➤ Meaning-Occur or happen in a way that shows that plans or ideas have not changed. Explanation-His rudeness yesterday FITS IN WITH what I have always thought of his behaviour.
Q ➤ Fit into Ans ➤ Meaning-Become part of. Explanation-Their ideas didn't FIT INTO our plans.
Q ➤ Fit out Ans ➤ Meaning-Provide with necessary equipment. Explanation-They FITTED OUT the boat for the race.
Q ➤ Fit out with Ans ➤ Meaning-Provide someone with necessary equipment. Explanation-They didn't FIT the troops OUT WITH the necessary protective gear.
Q ➤ Fit up Ans ➤ Meaning-Frame someone- make them look guilty of something they haven't done. Explanation-The police FITTED him UP for dealing drugs.
Q ➤ Fit up Ans ➤ Meaning-Provide equipment. Explanation-They FITTED us UP with the latest IT.
Q ➤ Fix up Ans ➤ Meaning-Make an arrangement. Explanation-He FIXED UP an appointment for me to see a specialist.
Q ➤ Fizzle out Ans ➤ Meaning-End in an unsuccessful way. Explanation-The campaign started well, but FIZZLED OUT when they ran out of money.
Q ➤ Flag down Ans ➤ Meaning-Signal at a vehicle to get it to stop. Explanation-The police officer FLAGGED the car DOWN because it didn't have its headlights on.
Q ➤ Flag up Ans ➤ Meaning-Raise an issue, or highlight its importance. Explanation-We should FLAG UP working conditions at the meeting.
Q ➤ Flake out Ans ➤ Meaning-Fall asleep from exhaustion. Explanation-I worked till midnight then FLAKED OUT.
Q ➤ Flame out Ans ➤ Meaning-Fail. Explanation-The company FLAMED OUT in the recession.
Q ➤ Flame up Ans ➤ Meaning-Burn brightly. Explanation-The wood FLAMED UP in the fire.
Q ➤ Flare out Ans ➤ Meaning-Get angry suddenly. Explanation-He FLARED OUT when he saw the dreadful report.
Q ➤ Flare up Ans ➤ Meaning-When trouble suddenly appears. Explanation-The argument FLARED UP when he was rude to them.
Q ➤ Flesh out Ans ➤ Meaning-Add more details or information. Explanation-The recent government report FLESHED OUT the draft proposals.
Q ➤ Flick over Ans ➤ Meaning-Change TV channels quickly. Explanation-She FLICKED OVER to see if the news had started.
Q ➤ Flick through Ans ➤ Meaning-Change TV channels repeatedly. Explanation-I FLICKED THROUGH the channels to see if there was anything worth watching.
