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front and center
Used as a command to a person to go to someone who wants him.
Front and center, Smith. The boss wants to see you.
fuck around
To be promiscuous.
John fucks around with the secretaries.
To play at something without purpose, to mess around.
He doesn't accomplish anything, because he fucks around so much.
full blast
At full capacity.
With all the research money at their disposal, the new computer firm was going ahead full blast.
full of beans
Full of pep; feeling good; in high spirits.
The children were full of beans as they got ready for a picnic.
The football team was full of beans after winning the tournament.
Being foolish and talking nonsense.
His explanation is totally full of beans and doesn't answer the question at all.
fun and games
A party or other entertaining event.
"How was the office party?" "Oh, fun and games!"
Something trivially easy.
I think he was surprised that the new job wasn't all fun and games.
You know working at a newspaper isn't all fun and games.
Petting, or sexual intercourse.
Let's make sure to enjoy the fun and games before we leave.
(Ironically) An extraordinary difficult task.
How was your math exam? (With a dismayed expression): - Yeah, it was all fun and games, man.
fuss and feathers
Unnecessary bother and excitement.
She is full of fuss and feathers this morning.
fuss over
fuss about
make a fuss over
To quarrel about something or someone.
I want you kids to stop fussing about who gets the drumstick.
To he excessively concerned about someone or something; worry.
Let's not fuss over such an insignificant problem!
To show exaggerated care or preoccupation about a person or an animal.
Aunt Hermione is constantly fussing over her old lapdog.
gain ground
To go forward; move ahead.
Двигаться вперед; делать успехи.
The soldiers fought hard and began to gain ground.
The toy company has been gaining ground in their effort to sell more products.
Компания по производству игрушек делает успехи в увеличении объемов реализации своей продукции.
To become stronger; make progress; improve.
The sick man gained ground after being near death.
Under Lincoln, the Republican Party gained ground.