Gooogr/pie_idioms huggingface dataset:
Idiom: on the nose (used idiomatically: yes)
He smiles weakly at everyone . Although he clearly wants to walk off the boat , the ambulance crew scramble on board and clamp him onto a stretcher , so firmly that I wonder if they think he might punch them . They put a temporary dressing on his cut nose and his wife puts a bobble hat on his head . He looks utterly ridiculous . He is then slid into the back of the ambulance as if it was an oven .
Idiom: cut and thrust (used idiomatically: yes)
You ca n't buy a Fiesta for this kind of money , or a Metro or a Nova and even if you could , you would n't have half as much fun . Hustle the Panda along your average back road and you 'll find none of the woolliness that might be expected from a car of this price range . The steering is direct and precise , enabling you to hustle along briskly without effort , qualities which help to disguise the lack of power at your disposal in cut and thrust traffic . And economy , as you would expect , is excellent , the factory quoting 45.2mpg on the urban cycle and 60.6mpg at a steady 56 mph . If you need something a little larger , then you might also want to consider something out of the Uno range .
Idiom: in a nutshell (used idiomatically: yes)
It 's a moot point whether this is censorship . Edinburgh continues to stock Huckleberry Finn , on the grounds that it 's aimed at older readers , better able to understand the historical context . Thomas , Biggles 's editor , puts the whole debate in a nutshell : ‘ On the one side there 's the accusation of censorship , on the other the accusation of racism.’ It is a tricky one , with high stakes on both sides . ‘ I 'm still not sure we 've made the right decisions,’ says Thomas .
Idiom: change hands (used idiomatically: yes)
You can look forward to some sort of land away to quarry gravel for motorways , like someone I can think of a view and , let 's face it , the mountain will still be there when you come back . That is unless it 's sold to the sort of person who blasts half of his land away to quarry gravel for motorways , like someone I can think of on the west coast . If he buys your Munro , best get it bagged before the deeds change hands . The Grey Corries Stob Choire Claurigh ; 1177m;(OS Sheet 41 ; 262739 ) ; M14 .
Idiom: play games (used idiomatically: yes)
Quite apart from anything else , she had serious doubts about how indifferent she could remain if Julius came any closer . ‘ Oh , no,’ she said at once . ‘ I told you , I 'm not playing games with you . And particularly not this kind of game.’ ‘ Why not ?
Idiom: on the make (used idiomatically: no)
‘ Earlier this year , I addressed a meeting of the Western pacific Fisheries Council in Western Samoa . I discussed the evil of drift-netting as but one of a number of kinds of ecological terrorism . Everything I have seen and heard in the ensuing months reinforces my belief that drift-netting is a manifestation of an attitude which , unchecked , will in due course murder the only planet on which we can make our home . ’ Peter Tali Coleman , Governor , American Samoa Speech to South Pacific Drift-net Conference New Zealand , November 1989 Known areas of active drift-net fishing in the Pacific Ocean .
Idiom: on the ball (used idiomatically: no)
John Kendall , economist at Baring Brothers , said he expected the market to continue to be firm next week . There should be further demand from overseas institutions as they rebuilt positions in sterling bonds which were run down amid the election uncertainty , he said . City : Dealers ' keep eye on the ball as the new day dawns By ANTONIA FEUCHTWANGER ‘ KINNOCK 'S dead,’ was the dazed reaction of one dealer at National Westminster Bank 's global trading centre at about 4 am on Friday , as the implications of the election results seeped through .
Idiom: stake a claim (used idiomatically: yes)
A trade unionism that is paralysed by an obsession with parliamentary lobbying and television training for general secretaries can scarcely expect to win the wholehearted support even of its own members , let alone women engaged in domestic labour , part - time workers or the unemployed . The ' gulf … between the formal structures and machinery of government of the unions and the rank - and - file membership ' , combined with traditional union hostility towards what it sees as parallel organisation , is a major cause of the current crisis of trade unionism in particular and the predicament of the working class more generally . The miners ' strike revealed the range of new movements and organisations which have been arenas , if complex and contradictory , for the development of working - class culture and working - class consciousness , promising to broaden traditional conceptions of the composition and objectives of the labour movement yet also portraying the unions ' capacity to ignore that potential when it stepped beyond the domestic and controllable to stake its own claims for recognition . For working - class people , the crisis — economic , political or cultural — is being experienced above all at the local level yet is the outcome of unprecedentedly global forces . The role of adult education networks and institutions whose mission encompasses a strong social purpose is now an urgent issue .
Idiom: part company (used idiomatically: yes)
Ron , too , was laying down the law . He knew the potential that I possessed but had refused to acknowledge . He gave me an ultimatum : either get down to training properly or we part company . The time had come for me to grow up . Other changes were also occurring .
Idiom: rub shoulders (used idiomatically: yes)
The Psammetichus in question is Psammetichus II who had the supports of Greeks , Carians and perhaps Phoenicians in his expedition of 589 against Nubia . The graffiti left by these soldiers at Abu Simbel in Lower Nubia are famous . If the information of Aristeas is correct , Jewish and Greek soldiers must have rubbed shoulders in the same campaign . The absence of Hebrew graffiti at Abu Simbel is perhaps not sufficient to throw doubt upon Aristeas . A recent papyrostory like the judgement of Solomon was known in Greece ( Pap .
Idiom: at death's door (used idiomatically: no)
Doctor ! Doctor ! I 'm at death 's door ! Do n't worry , I 'll pull you through . Doctor !
Idiom: steal the show (used idiomatically: yes)
He has the knack of scoring crucial goals and making it all appear so easy , the real mark of a master craftsman . Antrim will certainly vouch for that given that Carey was responsible for two goals and five points in their All Ireland semi-final defeat . In last season 's All Ireland decider he again stole the show with a goal and four points . This season he has been equally prolific . Inevitable
Idiom: on a roll (used idiomatically: no)
1 . Are Standing Orders of the House of Commons the equivalent of statute law ? 2 . Does this case overrule the authority of The Prince 's Case ( 1606 ) 8 Co Rep 1a , where it was stated that an enactment , even though entered on the parliamentary roll , would not be an Act of Parliament if assented to by the King and the Lords , or the King and the Commons , as the assent of all three is necessary ? 3 . When Lord Morris stated ' It must surely be for Parliament to lay down the procedures which are to be followed before a Bill can become an Act .
Idiom: full whack (used idiomatically: yes)
Of course I 'm not because you 're at work Oh there 's I ca n't understand that either , they ai n't getting no relief off of their poll tax and yet they 're , yet she 's not at work and he 's on the dole , and they still having to pay full whack . I says to them Is that true ?
Idiom: out and about (used idiomatically: yes)
Mm It 'll pay , it 'll pay Wayne to keep it now until he comes back and Yeah probably so yeah , and at this time of year they 're fetching so ridiculous in low money anyway , probably better off in the summer when the lads want to go out , out and about , well they 're not bothered now nobody wants to go anywhere do they ? So erm He might go and get a loan
Idiom: it never rains but it pours (used idiomatically: yes)
By 1991 Neil was involved in an increasing variety of projects , including a stint with former Whitesnake sparring partners in the Moody / Marsden Band . ' I 'd have liked to have done more with M / M because they 're out on tour now . But , as ever , it never rains but it pours and typically I had to say ' no ' to that in order to do Brian May 's gig . I 've done various things like that with Bernie Marsden on a casual basis ; we do the gig at the Hard Rock Café every summer when they have the Wimbledon tennis players ' party where McEnroe and Cash get up and play . Bernie 's in charge of that band and it 's a really fun thing to do . '
Idiom: stand someone in good stead (used idiomatically: yes)
Working in oils and acrylics and made to order , they come in two sizes 5″ x 7″ or 7″ x 10″ and cost £ 35 and £ 45 respectively excluding postage and package . blade runners Steel or silver , clean cut contemporary or simply traditional , a good set of cutlery will stand you in good stead for years to come . Join us in our quest for the classic canteen . By Erica Miller .
Idiom: catch a cold (used idiomatically: yes)
Comet continued its comeback , doubling operating profits to £ 17.7 million and increasing market share to 11 per cent , while closing 70 smaller stores and opening 29 big new sites . Profits at Superdrug were little changed at £ 34.8 million , but the move to selling perfumes at discount prices was rewarded with a 2 per cent market share . B&Q 's contribution fell 10 per cent to £ 81.1 million in very tough trading , but only Chartwell Land , which manages the group 's property portfolio , caught a cold , with a small drop in profits to £ 34.5 million . It also made a £ 26 million exceptional write - off , after its decision to pull out of property development and concentrate on running the portfolio . That consists mainly of recession - resistant retail properties , whose values fell only 5 per cent last year .
Idiom: in the pipeline (used idiomatically: yes)
Overall , we are in a very strong position technically — especially in our cast sheet technology , in colour technology and now in the field of filled dispersions . Our research and technology work is second to none and now , with the integration in C&P Ltd of all aspects of our interests in acrylics , it is even more efficient . There are several interesting new developments in the pipeline which could lead to the introduction of more advanced grades of acrylic plastics , opening up new fields of use to them and increasing the rate of growth appreciably.’ Whether or not Felcey 's hopes for growth from new applications of new grades of acrylic plastics are fully realized remains to be seen . But one thing is apparent .
Idiom: break even (used idiomatically: yes)
Mr Charkin 's research — difficult because of the very large number of publishers in the business , most unquoted — has shown him that average profits are usually less than 5 % of turnover . And that figure paints a misleadingly rosy picture . As he points out : ‘ There is a huge number that break even or do worse.’ He is in no doubt about the reasons : ‘ Lack of marketing awareness , a lack of technological awareness , and a lack of financial control which would be second nature in most industries.’ A key issue for Mr Charkin is , of course , the long - running saga of the NBA .
Idiom: come to mind (used idiomatically: yes)
Everyone could claim victory , and no one was obliged to acknowledge defeat . But those compromises are like statistics or skimpy swimsuits : what they show is less important than what they hide . Two fundamental considerations come to mind , and their ramifications in “ up - for - grab ” countries in Latin ~ America , such as El ~ Salvador , are particularly significant . The first consideration involves the ALBA countries ’ conduct of foreign ~ policy . Given that the smaller countries do not act independently of Venezuela , and that Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez does not act without Cuba ’s guidance on weighty matters such as these , it is now clear that the Cubans and their allies will cut US President Barack ~ Obama no slack on Latin ~ American issues .
Idiom: grease someone's palm (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ How the hell did you get planning permission?’ ‘ Bas and I gave a little drinks party for all the local planning committee . An ' greased their palms so liberally their glasses kept sliding out of their ' ands.’ ‘ And there were German Shepherds abiding in the fields,’ said Seb , keeping a close hold on Decorum , his bull terrier , as Twinkie the security guard prowled past with an Alsatian . ‘ But this is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.’
Idiom: friends in high places (used idiomatically: yes)
Albrecht Haushofer was contacted , certainly , and communication lines were established in Portugal and Switzerland . In November , Edward was given sight of a letter from Haushofer — he signed it ‘ A’— written to the duke . ‘ My dear Douglo,’ it began , and referred , significantly in Morton 's view , to ‘ your friends in high places’ . Hamilton , presumably to fool the Abwehr if they had wind of it , was told not to reply to the suggestion of a meeting outside England until the day after Hess had flown . The endgame started suddenly , with final confirmation of the flight coming from a source that Carrington , at least , found totally unexpected .
Idiom: on the shelf (used idiomatically: yes)
An exhibition of his work , entitled ' De l'Est à l'Ouest'(from East to West ) , is being shown by Claude Samuel . Until 27 November , Camille Saint - Jacques is exhibiting at the Innocenzi - Delsol . With the Apostles in mind , he has produced twelve wooden blocks , akin to children 's bricks , and lined them up on shelves . Eleven of these cubes , on which the knots and grain of the wood show through , bear silk - screen portraits far removed from traditional iconography , while the twelfth , representing Judas , is faceless . The Barbier - Beltz gallery , is home to Jean - Loup Trassard , who photographs the natural world , and Patrick Dubrao , who creates three - dimensional forms from a variety of ' poor ' materials and paints them in uniform white .
Idiom: catch fire (used idiomatically: yes)
All the windows that side o ' the ' ouse shattered and then there was just silence for ' alf a minute or so . Next thing you could ' ear bits of wood and such — bits of the boat , like — falling into the river . An ' a crackling of flames , 'cos the pontoon ' ad caught fire and some o ' the wreckage was ablaze as well . An ' I looked at Mr Dysart an ' ' e looked at me and we both knew what ' ad ' appened without going to see . A bit o ' glass ' ad caught him on the fore'ead , but otherwise we ' adn't a scratch to show for it between us .
Idiom: change hands (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ Llandovery have great pace behind the scrum and Narberth were solid in all respects . This League has brought us new friendships as well as new rivalries’ . The First Division leadership has changed hands twice since the turn of the year . Llanelli went into the 1992 at the top but two consecutive defeats at the hands of Newbridge ( 13–9 ) and at home to Bridgend ( 17–12 ) saw The Scarlets slip back to third . Swansea took over following a 14–0 win at home to Newport , as Stuart Davies celebrated his call - up to the Wales squad with a try , but were replaced the following week by a determined Pontypool .
Idiom: in light of (used idiomatically: yes)
In turn the Council and the trades unions recognise that it is the duty of all employees to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and other people who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work . 2.2 The Regional Council 's policy statement on the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 requires Departments to issue supplementary policy statements incorporating sufficient details in respect of the particular nature of the work performed and services provided in each Department . In this regard it provides that Heads of Department shall review such supplementary policy statements in the light of the Regional Council 's policy with particular regard to arrangements for : i providing a safe place of work ;
Idiom: feel the pinch (used idiomatically: yes)
It will drive people onto the roads . Voice over And it 's not only rail travellers who 'll feel the pinch . Thames Transit has been running bus services in Oxford for the last seven years . In that time they have built up a force of one hundred and fifty vehicles and three hundred and forty staff .
Idiom: over the top (used idiomatically: yes)
350g brie , 50g skinned hazelnuts . CUT the brie , including the rind , into ½in pieces and place in ovenproof dish . Chop the hazelnuts and sprinkle evenly over the top . Place under a hot grill for ten minutes , until the brie is half melted , and the nuts have toasted . Serve immediately with crisp salad , such as chicory , watercress and orange , and cranberry sauce .
Idiom: fall short (used idiomatically: yes)
The injunctions set the standards that we ought to live up to , and their effect is to make people 's self - esteem contingent on living up to them . They say , in effect , ‘ If thou wishest to feel good about thyself , thou shalt be X and Y and Z. And conversely when thou findest thyself being not - X or not - Y or not - Z , thou shalt pay for thy transgression with a loss of self - esteem.’ When people fall short of their standards , and are thereby in breach of their injunctions , somewhere inside they start to feel badly about themselves , and to begin to doubt their worth and acceptability . They get rattled . This crude summary of a wealth of understanding is commonplace in the worlds of counselling and psychotherapy .
Idiom: rank and file (used idiomatically: yes)
News!"he said . " Go and get them up here . " Thus it fell to one of the rank - and - file to make a lucky find that brought them at last to the downs : and probably saved a life or two ; for they could hardly have spent the night in the open , either on or under the hill , without being attacked by some enemy or other .
Idiom: up to speed (used idiomatically: no)
By Jim Dunn Motoring Correspondent THE Government could face repair bills from thousands of motorists whose car engines have been damaged in tests on toxic emissions from diesel exhausts . The check was part of a tough MoT test introduced on 1 January and involved a tester revving the engine up to maximum speed while electronic test equipment measured the level in the exhaust gases . The diesel check , described by one test station owner as ' the worst possible thing you could do to any engine , ' was suspended yesterday pending the results of an inquiry into the damage claims . Emission tests for petrol - driven cars are not affected by the move .
Idiom: song and dance (used idiomatically: yes)
Mills gets it clear Chettle chasing hard concedes the throw . I actually I 'd like to see that again . I actually think Black was fouled but as you say he makes a bit of a song and dance about it . No but I do n't know I 've seen them given . Yeah delayed reaction and I 'll tell you Gemmell was lucky then because he er he made contact with the referee in making his protest and they normally stamp down on that one but Mr Kirby has been er a lenient official today .
Idiom: against the grain (used idiomatically: yes)
One of the most common clichés of everyday life is the equation of money and evil . Money itself is commonly blamed for unpleasantness in human character , attitudes and behaviour . It is this which makes the next section of Simmel 's work so difficult to accept , in that it appears to work so deeply against the grain of modern consciousness . Simmel 's essential argument is that money is the prerequisite for , and major instrument in , the accomplishment of freedom and potential equality . The strength or his argument is such that it can not be dismissed as merely a distortion of the formula by which ‘ capitalism , is understood as the guarantor of ‘ bourgeois freedom’ .
Idiom: get wind of (used idiomatically: yes)
This time , however , his dozen men engulfed by thousands of Highlanders , Molloy was forced to surrender , on favourable terms , the victorious Jacobites eagerly seizing his stock of food and then using its own gunpowder to demolish the barracks ; the resulting ruins remain to this day . An even easier victory followed , at Moy , nine miles [ 14 km]short of Inverness , where the prince was staying the night of 16–17 February at the local big house , Moy Hall . Word of his presence had reached the army commander at Inverness and 1500 men were secretly sent off to capture him , but his hostess got wind of the plan and sent the prince to shelter in the woods , having posted four servants with a local blacksmith to watch for the approaching column . When , at a dip in the road and in the faint light of dawn , they opened fire , while the stentorian - lunged blacksmith shouted orders to the imaginary battalions behind him , the advancing 1500 troops were seized with panic and fled , defeated by five civilians . On 18 February , following ‘ The Rout of Moy’ , Inverness was occupied by the Jacobites without resistance , and three days later Fort George , the eastern pivot of Wade 's Highland line , capitulated after only a few shots had been fired .
Idiom: in the saddle (used idiomatically: no)
She had no idea what Felipe was going to do . Whatever he did it would be dangerous , and she felt her heart hammering wildly as he gathered the reins and continued with the soothing words . He suddenly turned the horse 's head , slapped hard at the quivering flanks , and Maggie felt her cheeks actually pale as the horse leapt from the ledge towards the lake , Felipe securely in the saddle . She remembered that Ana had told her it was deep right to the edge and she prayed that it was . It would be hard enough hitting water .
Idiom: talk shop (used idiomatically: yes)
One way that you will meet members of the media is through press receptions . Here , you have a chance to circulate and chat informally . From time to time , taking one to lunch or meeting up for a drink gives you a chance to talk shop and learn about the other 's work and publications . The secret is not just to talk to them when you are trying to sell something . Start by spending time on developing a relationship of mutual professional regard .
Idiom: down the drain (used idiomatically: yes)
While such a set - up would probably be established under the auspices of the Bank of England , the main users in the shape of the institutions envisage that in due course they would take over ownership . In short the collapse of Taurus — where the name of the game was not to upset vested interests — has paved the way for a compromise where there appears to be a general acceptance of the IFMA view that : ‘ the solution to the problems are presented with a view to satisfying the requirements of the principal users , not third party service providers.’ It is a pity the needs of users did not rank too highly before £ 400 m poured down the drain . CORPORATE FINANCE Floating an effective alternative
Idiom: fun and games (used idiomatically: yes)
Socialism and fun were here colliding , whereas conservatism and fun seem to bounce along happily in the YCs . Party and Class All this fun and games is not looked upon with disapproval by the seniors in the Conservative Party . To be sure , there was a time when the Party had hoped to recruit large numbers of keen and politically sophisticated young members , and thereby change the YCs from a social club into a political movement . The Macleod Report of 1965 had set the Young Conservatives a target of a quarter of a million members , and it had declared the importance of political involvement .