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To fish for a compliment: to try and get a compliment from someone.

We don’t like the way Mary is always fishing for a compliment.

Mary wondered if she must take the bait whenever Tom fished for a

compliment.

For good: forever, permanently.

He intends to remain married to her for good.

I want to be with you for good.

Fair and square: very fair.

He won the election fair and square.

I won the game fair and square.

Fool around: to behave in a silly way for fun.

Don’t fool around with matches.

You shouldn’t fool around with dangerous chemicals.

First things first: let’s focus on dealing with the most important things before

other things.

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I’m starving, so first things first, let’s have something to eat.

First things first, let’s see that movie.