Gooogr/pie_idioms huggingface dataset:
Idiom: jump on the bandwagon (used idiomatically: yes)
The message they will tell the world is that recovery really is about to show — but they will be conscious this is the message they broadcast last year too . Perhaps it is for that reason that Britain will find greater interest in discussing the problems of the former Soviet Union and in establishing the rouble stabilisation fund — even though it will mean us pledging about $ 600 m to help keep the Reds out of the red . Ever since Mr Gorbachev attended our G7 meeting last year and Mr Lamont went to inspect the Russian chaos , Britain has effectively adopted the Soviets and we will be pressing hardest to help — even George Bush is now jumping on this bandwagon . Like Britain , Mr Bush may find Russia a useful diversion from talking about a recession . The fiscal package promised in his State of the Union speech is now lost in Congress : Britain and France are in no position to attempt such a stimulus and the exchange rate mechanism prevents monetary intervention .
Idiom: hit the nail on the head (used idiomatically: yes)
Which is the question of what you feel when you 're in the field out there trying to work something through . Which calls Actually you 've hit the nail on the head there did n't you ? Mm ? When you said Phil thought he was n't , I 'm not listening .
Idiom: go to town (used idiomatically: yes)
Would you say it 's better ? Going back to the agents up in the town , the boatmen to get information about a ship coming in they would have to go up to the town They would have to go up to the town , yes and find out ? and find out , yes .
Idiom: across the board (used idiomatically: yes)
Three men held the yak 's head down with ropes , their weight pitted against the great muscles of its neck and shoulders as it threw its head about , crazy with the pain of the knife in its withers . Early one morning they tied their stripy woven bags of Tibetan salt on to the yaks and left for the south . Their fires were still curling blue smoke into the frosty air as they filed out of the village and across the icy boards of the small bridge . In January the first real snow fell . For two days nothing beyond the ghost of the walnut tree showed through the flickering screen of brownish - yellow light .
Idiom: get a life (used idiomatically: no)
Well it 's got to I think we 've , look what it 's doing to yourself Yeah , I think it must have some effect there And seeing you 've got another life inside you , it must be doing something to them must n't it ? It 's bound to harm , I mean I know what you said when he had all that problem , he sort of said reckon cos I smoke . You know I think you always bring the blame back do n't you ?
Idiom: neck and neck (used idiomatically: yes)
They 're fighting over here . It 's alright . Could be crucial this , Wall Street and the Losers , they 're neck and neck here you know . I think we should have a point for because we 're well behaved . I think you 've got a good point there , yes , I might er ,
Idiom: in the clear (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ Down to the police station with me for a start , and then to visit that lady while we clear this whole mess up . You see , Miss Williams — or should I make that Fran , so that I can get used to calling you that?— I could n't very well tell the police what had gone on last night , so I improvised . Now I need you to back up my story and put me in the clear . The last thing I need right now is a whole lot of unsavoury publicity if the Press gets hold of this tale.’ She was n't going to like this , Fran had a deep - seated and inexplicable feeling , but she had to ask .
Idiom: on the wagon (used idiomatically: no)
The handle is up when you hold it and you hook the hoop , you hang it on bottom of the wagon . Underneath the clip it 's like a that fitted on the . Well when he 'd cl er hooked it on the wagon , he puts that clip on , and he press down that arrow . That grips the rope , takes the wagon along in the one at a time . When I 'd been there so long , next thing was clipping on .
Idiom: give something a miss (used idiomatically: yes)
And we 'll And give it a miss today go to school then come round It
Idiom: in the sticks (used idiomatically: no)
Eva was already irritable ; this Madame Verdurin of West London felt Dad and I had n't appreciated the quality of her guests . ‘ Whose intelligence did you engage with this evening , Karim ? You two behaved as if we were still in the sticks . And it is wicked , Karim , to mind Shadwell being dull . It 's a misfortune , not a fault .
Idiom: few and far between (used idiomatically: yes)
TODAY 'S REALITY The picture which has emerged over the last five or six years it is very different than the one painted above . Career opportunities are few and far between . The Association 's assertion in the Labour Court that more Bank Assistants are leaving than are being promoted is an adequate demonstration of this . Bank Assistants can not afford to live on their current salaries and , as has been pointed out , a Bank assistant who also happens to be a bread winner would be better off on the Dole !
Idiom: pull a face (used idiomatically: yes)
Police said a report had been prepared for the procurator - fiscal and a man is expected to appear at Dumfries Sheriff Court on Monday . Judge rebukes Lady Kennedy for court antics A JUDGE at the Old Bailey in London yesterday reprimanded the former wife of the Earl of Cassillis for ' unacceptable ' behaviour in court after she pulled faces , made noises and shook her head as a witness gave evidence . Judge Geoffrey Grigson rebuked Lady Dawn Kennedy , 32 , after David Waters , prosecuting her on three charges of making bogus rape allegations , pointed out her conduct . The American - born former wife of the Scottish peer denies three counts of doing acts tending or intended to pervert the course of justice .
Idiom: get cracking (used idiomatically: no)
Of course , there 's the Trotters ' executive motor as well , though I do n't think we 'd get all the team in the back of the van . Perhaps we could make a couple of trips on match days . I 've got a cracking idea for training — you 'll love this one . We 'll get that bloke what trained Mickey Pearce 's dog when it won over hurdles at the 'Stow . And it was only entered in a flat race !
Idiom: one and the same (used idiomatically: yes)
I take this personally . The top shelf is where Gay Times is traditionally to be found , nestling coyly next to Penthouse . Experience tells me that attacks on pornography quickly become attacks on the whole of lesbian and gay culture because the two are seen as one and the same . That is why we must oppose anti - porn forces in whatever guise they appear ; which means being prepared to face up to pornography , to understand why we like it and why we find that so shameful . Porn embarrasses us in part because of what we use it for .
Idiom: in light of (used idiomatically: yes)
1985 . To Thameslink and Beyond . In the light of its subsequent success , the most important event was the authorisation of a £54million scheme to link the Midland and Southern electrified systems by reinstating the half-mile-long disused tunnel between Farringdon and Blackfriars . Reopening of the tunnel , which had last seen regular passenger services in 1916 and goods traffic in 1969 , had been considered in the London Rail Study in 1974 but rejected because the cost ( including a new interchange station at West Hampstead ) had been estimated at £30million . A more realistic and simple proposal was investigated by the GLC who concluded that it might be possible to reopen the link for as little as £1million .
Idiom: walk of life (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ We did not have this ground in the ' 70s . We were practising on a municipality ground , but we were kicked out of it because we refused to play against England . Rightly or wrongly we believed that as long as we were discriminated in every walk of life it would be absurd to pretend that everything was OK in rugby and play against the English and then go back to the township . However , there is a future in the current unification process if everyone is sincere . This process should bring whites and blacks together , from an early age .
Idiom: hit home (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ That 's enough for you?’ he asked softly . ‘ It 's enough,’ she whispered , looking away from his intense stare in case he read the truth in her eyes and recoiled from it . He had warned her that desire was all he had to offer her , and he had probably assumed that his warning had hit home . It would hardly cross his mind that she had gone past the point of that to something altogether more serious and far less retrievable . She tried to stifle the insidious army of questions tentatively beginning to attack her .
Idiom: walk free (used idiomatically: yes)
She 'd breezed through the courts , faking numbskull stupidity , and come out clean . Everyone knew what she had done , but no one was really that conce with it . A few looies spread around the Juvie Op Agency , and she walked free . She had been with the ‘ pomps since then . Yesterday , she had thought she might have a healthy career in front of her .
Idiom: save the day (used idiomatically: yes)
Then Louis put his oar in . ‘ Next time you feel tough , and want to fight , then I 'll accommodate you , in the back - yard!’ Mum , as usual , saved the day . ‘ Why do n't you leave the poor boy alone . Ca n't you see he 's ill .
Idiom: do the trick (used idiomatically: yes)
alright , but then more ways than one . Yeah He had a shaving kit like that , and he had his old , the old after shave lotion and that , and he will , well , picked us , we just fucking said I , I know what will do the trick a bit of fucking gone top of the after shave , used about half a bottle of after shave , and he 's just gone started around , I thought he was throwing a I thought that must of well stung . I mean it , you know when you do it , when you put it on after shaving you think ooh you know
Idiom: bite the dust (used idiomatically: yes)
Some goodies are gunned down . Enter the Hero , who then fights it out with the baddies . They bite the dust with lead in their bellies . This scenario has been repeated time and time again from Stagecoach and High Noon through the fast food diet of the Lone Ranger ( plus Tonto ) and the Range Rider ( plus Dick West — all American boy ) . There was even solid , respectable - like Bonanza whose heroes were like unto Saints .
Idiom: old as the hills (used idiomatically: yes)
Jesus Christ . ' How old are you ? ' she asked . ' Old as the hills . ' ' I do not believe you . You are not even as old as Bicker , and he has no grey in his hair . '
Idiom: lift a finger (used idiomatically: yes)
He took her hand lightly in his own . His touch was warm and dry . He lifted her fingers to the head of his parrot and stroked them down along its back . Tal wriggled . ' Where 's it from ? ' she asked .
Idiom: make history (used idiomatically: yes)
He had denied committing the offences involving children between the ages of four and 14 between January 1989 and June 1992 . He had lodged special defences of alibi . The trial made legal history when child witnesses gave evidence using closed circuit television cameras . It was the first time the cameras had been used since they were installed last year . Defending , Graham Robertson , advocate , claimed his client had himself been a victim of child sex abuse .
Idiom: on the face of it (used idiomatically: yes)
It sounds unkind , but nothing of the sort was ever remotely true of Borg . It may be the case — I hope it is — that Borg has always been a much happier man than he has seemed , and that his resumption of his old trade is more a matter of idle curiosity about himself than it is a neurotic search for lost identity . But on the face of it , Borg is preeminent within that small category of sportsmen — they are almost invariably men , because women are at least offered an alternative role by Nature — whose existence seems entirely bound up with their success . You simply ca n't imagine how it will turn out for them when , for one reason or another , they stop winning . Nigel Mansell is one example , though Mansell 's metabolism , once released from the horrors of his competitive life , seems to revert to such extreme placidity that it is possible to picture him living out his days as a happy family man and manager of his own investments .
Idiom: in the loop (used idiomatically: yes)
Also here are some onscreen messages and a provision for resetting the saved ‘ good’ reference values if the number of accumulated bad readings exceeds a predetermined level . To do this the procedure refAndWgt is called . Finally the procedure results is called in the loop to print out the computed measurements . avgArea — Averages a set of measurements . The main action of this function is a loop in which orderOfAvg calls of a function measure are made and averaged .
Idiom: with a view to (used idiomatically: yes)
Lord Donaldson M.R. said : ‘ In the comparatively rare case in which such a judicial discretion falls to be exercised , there will be two distinct and wholly different issues confronting the court . ( 1 ) In all the circumstances is it more appropriate that a court of the country to which a child has been wrongfully removed or in which it is being wrongfully retained ( country B)’— in this case one can say England —‘should reach decisions and make orders with a view to its welfare or is it more appropriate that this should be done by a court of the country from which it was removed or to which its return has been wrongfully prevented ( [ Australia])?(2 ) If , but only if , the answer to the first question is that the court of [ England]is the more appropriate court , should that court give any consideration whatsoever to what further orders should be made other than for the immediate return of the child to [ Australia]and for ensuring its welfare pending the resumption or assumption of jurisdiction by the courts of that country ? ‘ In considering the first issue , the court of [ England]should approach the matter by giving the fullest force to the policy which clearly underlies the Convention and the Act , namely that wrongful removal or retention shall not confer any benefit or advantage on the person ( usually a parent ) who has committed the wrongful act . It is only if the interests of the child render it appropriate that the courts of [ England]rather than[Australia]shall determine its future that there can be any exception to an order for its return .
Idiom: put down roots (used idiomatically: yes)
Allison 's big day was in 1969 , a year after City captured the title . The magic faded after City 's triumphs the following year in the League Cup and European Cup Winners ' Cup , which perhaps explains his admission : ' Sometimes , I have a terrible impatience for the old glory days . ' He has hitched his wagon to more stars than a Romany king yet he 'd have put down lifelong roots at first love Manchester City , and not just because a ground called Maine Road was bound to be his spiritual home . Allison had three spells at City , returning to them after apparently unbreachable rifts like Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor . Like many consumed by a powerful love , he has been searching since not so much for a replacement as an alternative .
Idiom: in the running (used idiomatically: yes)
Reinventing the World ~ Bank , Again MADRID – With three nominees now in the running to become the World ~ Bank ’s next president – Nigerian Finance ~ Minister Ngozi ~ Okonjo - Iweala , former Colombian Finance ~ Minister José ~ Antonio ~ Ocampo , and the United ~ States ’ nominee , Dartmouth ~ College ~ President Jim ~ Yong ~ Kim – this is the moment to step back and assess the Bank ’s trajectory . Unless the Bank ’s next president has a clear vision of the way ahead , and the gravitas to withstand the institution ’s internal pressures , he or she will be swallowed up by its complex machinery and unwieldy processes . Global attention has been focused on weighing the three candidates ’ strengths and qualifications , particularly their economic and financial credentials .
Idiom: one for the road (used idiomatically: yes)
Although Celtic has had its fair share of scoundrels , none of their current stars , not even the rock'n'roll Pole , Dariusz Dziekanowski , have gone to such admirable lengths for a late drink . If Patsy had a penchant for a pretty frock , Hughie Gallacher had a drink problem . He was a long way from being an alcoholic , but he was vulnerable to heavy social drinking and was a sucker for the old Scottish adage ' One For The Road ' . During his period at Newcastle and later in his career when he briefly played for Grimsby Town , Gallacher was known to drink with fans in pubs near the ground , and on more than one occasion a search party had to be sent to get him in time for the kick - off . It is reassuring to know that Gallacher was one of the players chosen to represent Scotland when the national team played its first overseas international against France in May 1930 .
Idiom: with a will (used idiomatically: no)
And at the same time there came before him Ximena Gomez , the daughter of the Count , who fell on her knees before him and said , Sir , I am the daughter of Count Don Gomez of Gormaz , and Rodrigo of Bivar has slain the Count my father , and of three daughters whom he has left I am the youngest . And , Sir , I come to crave of you a boon , that you will give me Rodrigo of Bivar to be my husband , with whom I shall hold myself well married , and greatly honoured ; for certain I am that his possessions will one day be greater than those of any man in your dominions . Certes , Sir , it behoves you to do this , because it is for God 's service , and because I may pardon Rodrigo with a good will . The King held it good to accomplish her desire ; and forthwith ordered letters to be drawn up to Rodrigo of Bivar , wherein he enjoined and commanded him that he should come incontinently to Valencia , for he had much to communicate to him , upon an affair which was greatly to God 's service , and his own welfare and great honour . When Rodrigo saw the letters of his Lord the King , he greatly rejoiced in them , and said to the messengers that he would fulfil the King 's pleasure , and go incontinently to his command .
Idiom: when push comes to shove (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ In the US , irresponsible politicians pretend to the electorate that by killing a few people you 're going to solve society 's crime problem and people believe them.’ Instead of investing money in education programmes which might help counteract rising crime , politicians prefer to hold up the death penalty as evidence that they are doing something tough about crime . ‘ But when push comes to shove,’ says Mr Stafford Smith , ‘ it 's a lot easier to say you 're for the death penalty than to actually kill people . People are really ambivalent about what they are doing . ‘ The real question is not the rights and wrongs of the death penalty , because that 's just not worth debating .
Idiom: anything goes (used idiomatically: no)
As her theme she adopted the message of the Law Society of Scotlands TV ads starring Russell Hunter — It 's never to early to consult your solicitor ! ' The law regarding the responsibilities of a company for the health and safety of its contractors and their employees are complex and frequently misunderstood , ' she said . ' Ignorance is no defence if anything should go wrong , so I set out to ensure managers are more aware of the broad outlines of the position . ' 18 MONTHS OF TOP Executive Support Manager Allan Paterson looks back over the TOP Programme as it has progressed at Hunterston and considers some of its achievements .
Idiom: too clever by half (used idiomatically: yes)
Letter : Episcopal success From The Very Rev MICHAEL MAYNE Sir : Sir Frederic Bennett 's letter ( 12 October ) criticising the Archbishop of Canterbury is too clever by half . To impute that Dr Runcie has been an unsuccessful archbishop by quoting falling numbers in that part of the Anglican Communion which is the Church of England is to ignore a whole complex of reasons for a reduction in church - going , including , no doubt , the encouragement of a highly competitive and success - orientated society . Numbers have dropped consistently for 60 years , and if that is the litmus - test of an archbishop 's success , then Archbishops Lang , Temple , Fisher , Ramsey and Coggan have also been failures .
Idiom: bear in mind (used idiomatically: yes)
The best position is under the ferret 's throat — there it will stay in place and is unlikely to slip . The advantage of this is that since the signal position remains the same the signal too is unchanged . Bear in mind that if you do use the transmitter with a line ferret the line needs to be fastened to the collar to assess the actual working position of the transmitter . The D - ring within the collar automatically pulls into position on one or other of the ferret 's shoulders . The deviation of that inch or so is of no consequence .
Idiom: by the back door (used idiomatically: yes)
I thought I heard her say that she 'd packed the gallery , but she was lighting a cigarette and no one took any notice of this remark . ‘ I was tired,’ she added without apology . ‘ I just came home , let myself in by the back door and went straight to bed.’ She had done no such thing . I had lain awake the better part of the night .
Idiom: rough edges (used idiomatically: yes)
Cavity treatment should be delayed for as long as possible to allow the injected solution to remain in contact with blood and other body fluids and care to avoid spillage should be exercised when carrying out drainage . Anti - splash tubing should be used to avoid aspirated material causing bubbles which could escape into the atmosphere . If the case has been autopsied , all organs should be sprayed liberally prior to placing a viscera bag and care should be exercised to avoid catching the rough edge of bones around the rib cage . All incisions should be thoroughly sealed after suturing . Instruments
Idiom: take someone to task (used idiomatically: yes)
The Accademia dei Lincei , to which Galileo belonged , was one of the first scientific societies to claim equal status alongside other institutions of learning . Later organizations , such as the Royal Society , founded in England in 1660 , could be even more ambitious in their goals . ' You will please to remember , ' its secretary , Henry Oldenburg , told the governor of Connecticut in 1667 , ' that we have taken to task the whole universe , and that we were obliged to do so by the nature of our design . ' In one of the informal groups that preceded the foundation of the Royal Society , one finds that affirmation of independence that gives weight to the separation thesis . Of meetings which had begun in London in 1645 , the mathematician John Wallis could say : These remarks indicate the scope that existed by the mid - seventeenth century for differentiation between the sciences .
Idiom: out of the question (used idiomatically: yes)
Freedom of movement of people may lead to significant changes in the age structure in certain parts of Europe , with consequential changes in demand upon the social services . Equally , unless the sharp differences in social security régimes among the Member States are harmonised through an effective levelling - up process , the social services in some areas may find surprising new demands placed upon them . In the field of social housing , discrimination against nationals of other Member States will be out of the question . Police forces , too , will be in the front line of the 1992 process . Day - to - day cooperation between police forces must move to a new level of efficiency to allow European citizens to move freely but to ensure that drugs and arms can not .
Idiom: point the finger (used idiomatically: yes)
' The Cauldron , Fand called it , ' Ruth said . ' H'm . ' Adam frowned thoughtfully ; then his eyes widened , and he pointed a finger at Ruth . ' The cup ! ' ' That old thing ?