A dictionary of Confusable Phrases: More Than 10,000 Idioms and Collocations

Note: 
The expression does not correlate in meaning with the
phrase fancy Dan—(U.S. sl.) a showy but ineffective worker or
sportsman: The amateur and professional ranks today are clut-
tered with “fancy Dans.”
fantasy man —a perfect man a woman would like to be with:
She takes a cruise hoping to meet her fantasy man. She meets
a man all right…
far and away • far and wide
far and away —clearly; without a doubt: He is far and away
the best-prepared candidate for the Presidency.
far and wide —over a large area: You will search far and
wide before meeting another friend like him.
fare well • farewell
fare well —do well; excel: American companies generally
fare well in this sector and dominate the market.
farewell —
1
. marking smb.’s departure or death: My spirits
were lifted by America’s fond farewell to Ronald Reagan.
2. used as an expression of good wishes on parting: So, fare-
well and my thanks for the opportunities you have provided
us.
fast food • slow food
fast food —inexpensive food prepared and served quickly at
a fast-food restaurant: Fast food is a multi-billion dollar indus-
try which is continuing to grow at a rapid pace as fewer people
cook at home.
slow food —a movement that emphasizes organic growing
methods and culinary culture: Instead of drive-up burgers,
slow food followers carve out a little time to appreciate locally
grown food.
fast lane • fast track
fast lane —
1
. the traffic lane for vehicles that are moving rap-
idly: Taxi drivers claim that when traffic breaks down, the fast
lane breaks down first so they move immediately to the right
lane. 2. a hectic and pressured lifestyle often characterized by
recklessness or dissipation: He lived in the fast-lane of his
times — hard drinking, gambling, and all the other stuff.
fast track —the quickest route or means to achievement of
a goal: Haiti’s past has taught him that elections do not nec-
essarily put a country on a fast track to democracy.