Gooogr/pie_idioms huggingface dataset:
Idiom: take someone to task (used idiomatically: yes)
Saunders begins by equating reproduction with consumption and by arguing that production - derived class is not determinant of consumption position . In large part , Saunders justifies his approach in terms of a questionable conception of what is meant by the term ‘ determine’ . His retention of this argument is somewhat surprising given that Harloe ( 1984 ) took him to task for it in very exact terms in a rejoinder to an article on housing tenure , in which many of its central propositions were advanced . Harloe 's point is the simple but necessary one which has already been cited in relation to Williams 's discussion of base and superstructure , that ‘ determine’ has to be understood in terms of the setting of limits , a usage which Saunders ( 1984 : 207 ) himself employs in contradistinction to the ‘ one to one ism’of French structuralism to describe the relationship between tenure and production - derived class . However , this is water under the bridge .
Idiom: bear fruit (used idiomatically: yes)
The EEC has laws to stop harmful organisms in plants coming into the community . But imports have continued , mostly via Holland . Now two years of talks with the Japanese aimed at weeding out the insects before they set sail , may be about to bear fruit . A deal will be signed this month . Animal front spreads
Idiom: have a heart (used idiomatically: no)
Except , presumably , to his lordship . ' And put a clean shirt on and polish up them shoes before you ask him , ' had been her only subsequent worldly advice . He had n't the heart to say he did n't want to be his lordship 's servant or , indeed , anyone 's servant . He would n't mind going for a labourer , though there were n't that many jobs ; nor would he have minded going down to his uncle Henry Yaxlee 's yard to help out with the horses . But he did n't like to go against his grandmother who , in her grim fashion , had been kind to his dad at the last .
Idiom: lose heart (used idiomatically: yes)
' We think it 's pretty special ourselves — the land of beech trees , storks and marguerites — and you 've only seen such a small part of it . Wait until I 've shown you the fabulous coast of Jutland and taken you to the island of Fyn where I was born . I swear I shall make you lose your heart completely ! ' Quickly Gina glanced away , unable to meet the sparkling magnetism of his eyes with any pretence of equanimity . Had he guessed how she felt about him ?
Idiom: in the running (used idiomatically: no)
The Court , and by extension Paris , would become the focus of all Europe , and even for the whole civilized world , for the Emperor , conscious of the huge changes in the speed and ease of travel which were taking place , foresaw an influx of visitors not just from the Old World but also from the New . There was no point in transforming Paris and making it easy of access for visitors if there was nothing to see or do when one got there , and so the Court was to be made open as well as brilliant . It has been said that the Imperial Court was more successful in mounting great set pieces than in its day - to - day running , and indeed so successful was it in this field that an impression was created that the whole of the period was one long spectacle — the so - called fête impériale — whose only aim was entertainment , prodigality and licence . These charges seemed to be validated by a comparison with other contemporary courts , such as that of Russia or Austria , where a more traditional pattern of behaviour and etiquette was the fossilized norm . Looked at from this standpoint , the Court of the Tuileries seemed to be a tawdry affair governed by a spirit of careless frivolity where all was hugger - mugger .
Idiom: run riot (used idiomatically: no)
It proliferates in winter , but stubborn cases can persist all year round , especially if your water quality is n't 100 per cent . Ray Talbot 's remedy is a ten - minute dip in a salt bath ( 11 gallons of water to one kilo of salt , with aeration ) during which time he breaks open the lesions with his thumbnail . This seems to stimulate antibodies that otherwise let the virus run riot . A good after - medication is Panolog cream , but this is available only on veterinary prescription . Right : The Eradicator gets no prizes for good looks , but it 's what goes on inside that justifies the price .
Idiom: go hand in hand (used idiomatically: yes)
Can I climb the cannons ? Oh , can I , Mammy?’ The questions tumbled from him as he went hand in hand with Beth , down the stairs and into the kitchen , where Peggy was soon caught up in the excitement . ‘ I 'd best fetch the smaller basket,’ she said , ‘ on account of your condition , begging yer pardon , ma'am.’ Soon , the wicker basket was packed with fruit , slices of pork pie , daintily cut sandwiches and a small earthenware jug of sarsaparilla .