Gooogr/pie_idioms huggingface dataset:
Idiom: come to grips with (used idiomatically: yes)
A dismal picture , especially when eastern Germany 's crumbling transport network and malfunctioning telephones are added to the list of woes . Even so , the flow of new money into eastern Germany is expected to grow this year ( see box on previous page ) . Many experts believe the flow could become a torrent if the government ever comes to grips with the debt and property problems still hanging over the east . Pan Am fights for its life WASHINGTON , DC
Idiom: at the end of the day (used idiomatically: yes)
It is likely that Obama will consider a Palestinian state to be in America ’s fundamental interest . He will see it as a precondition for altering perceptions of the US in the Arab and Muslim worlds , since restoring America ’s credibility will be a major objective of the incoming administration . Israeli hardliners can not be sure that , at the end of the day , Obama will not find it necessary to change policies toward Israel in order to achieve this objective , for he considers it to be a strategic concern . They also know , of course , that any serious engagement with the Palestinian question must imply engaging Hamas in the search for a two - state solution . The Israeli government is , in short , using the Bush administration ’s dying days to implement its military - first policy .
Idiom: wear the trousers (used idiomatically: yes)
I 've got pairs of trousers up there you know No it 's work trousers , it 's only , they have to provide them Oh so I mean , that he , that he does n't wear other trousers and No , he 's got to wear erm No it 's just that I 've got a lot of trousers up there that are far too big for me now that might fit him
Idiom: in the works (used idiomatically: no)
It will be useful , for example , for the school librarian to visit other schools and discuss the uses of the microcomputer and ask questions about its range of software ; its suitability e.g. do teachers and pupils use it ? ; its ability to cope with heavy use ; its reliability as a system —does it break down ? Is the quality of the printer good ? Other questions on the potential use of the microcomputer such as the links with information skills in project work or database creation by pupils can also be asked . Crucially , a visit will allow the librarian or teacher to try the microcomputer out and see practical demonstrations . A second source of information is to be found in schools of librarianship and information studies and in colleges of education .
Idiom: to boot (used idiomatically: no)
The planning officer said they would be insisting that roller shutters should be painted according to the livery of the shop , particularly in conservation areas . THE kids burst of the car park and rush through the trees towards the yearned - for acres of open space and green grass . They give their footballs an enormous kick , trying to boot them further than any football has been booted before . One of them gets his timing wrong . The ball soars and ploughs into some branches showers him with twigs and leaves .
Idiom: catch someone's eye (used idiomatically: yes)
An aggressive French operator informed Adam that his first call had been delayed ; as he waited impatiently , he glanced at the bookcases , which held first editions of all Elinor 's books . Adam swiftly read the titles , most of which contained romantic words like ‘ love’ , ‘ heart’ , ‘ arrow’ , ‘ passionate’ , ‘ fire’ , ‘ dream’ , ‘ kiss’ , and ‘ enchanted’ . Dream of the Heart , Passionate Fire , and Fire of the Heart in particular caught his eye . Unlike many men , Adam did not regard Elinor 's books as a subject for jokes . He remembered a conversation he 'd once had with his brother , who had teased him about his interest in the works of Elinor Dove .
Idiom: pump iron (used idiomatically: yes)
Tatyana Scholl , the West German who was to win the Miss Bikini ( physique ) class , took time out from her press - ups to waddle around nervously like a weight - lifter eyeing the bar . Someone suggested she touch up her lipstick , but make - up only made her look more than ever like the Spitting Image puppet of Bette Midler . There were two classes for the ladies : Miss Bikini ( figure ) , which was like Miss World without the breasts ( pumping iron , paradoxically , serves only to deflate them ) and Miss Bikini ( physique ) in which the girls resemble scaled - down versions of the men , without the knobbly bits . Tatyana the Terrible won the Amazons ' title , our own Tracey Citrone the more aesthetic section . Charlie Clairmonte was the real winner , though — the one the highlighted products of London 's solariums wanted to be photographed with .
Idiom: up in the air (used idiomatically: yes)
They 're quite expensive at the outset because what we 've got to do is pay the lecturers to put a lot of work in on those lectures — it 's not a simple thing writing this lecture for a thirteen year old and we also pay the school teachers for coming along and helping the lecturers . Provided Shell were willing , we probably would go ahead next year , although the question you could ask is , having helped a group of thirty six kids in Sussex this year , should n't Shell , if they were going to run these master classes , help a group of kids in Westmorland next year , rather than another group down in Sussex next year . It 's very much up in the air about the continuation of these classes . Remember this is the very first class . Between Christmas and New Year , sitting writing the notes for this course , I was very twitchy about how successful it would be , and now quite happy talking to the children and school teachers and listening to the hubbub of questions and pleasure as they do it , that the thing is working .
Idiom: go under the hammer (used idiomatically: yes)
By Andrew Forgrave Daily Post Staff KOP legend Ray Kennedy has taken the heartbreaking decision to sell his prized collection of soccer memorabilia . Ray , who suffers from Parkinson 's disease , hopes to collect around £ 70,000 when his lifetime 's haul goes under the hammer at Christie 's , in Glasgow , later this year . Two years ago the 41year - old received a similar amount when his former teams of Liverpool and Arsenal met for a testimonial match . Since 1986 , when Parkinson 's disease was first diagnosed , he has been battling against the illness which finally ended his illustrious football career .
Idiom: in the works (used idiomatically: yes)
In a work of fiction it would not be right to impose thus upon the reader 's curiosity .
Idiom: down the road (used idiomatically: no)
Quick kiss on the cheek for Lucy and Frieda , watch their skinny legs scuttle across the yard and in through the corrugated iron hut 's battered doors . Quarter to nine . Time for a cup of tea before they 're due in down the road . Silvex Modes , do pop in , ladies , convenient hours to suit you and the kiddies , and we 'll lovingly screw you over for fifty pence an hour . At least there 's no awkward questions asked , no needing to bother with insurance , does mean there 's a bit to add to her measly SS giro every week .
Idiom: all in a day's work (used idiomatically: yes)
He lit up a Gitane without pausing to ask if they objected , letting the smoke drift slowly from his wide mouth . ‘ How inconvenient,’ Christina commented dryly . ‘ Oh , all in a day 's work , but I must add that after that little fiasco I decided to join a more conventional hotel group and enjoyed the civilized calm of the Savoy for a while . But I soon grew bored . Two years of pandering to bloated businessmen and the nouveau riche did begin to pall on me.’
Idiom: bring the house down (used idiomatically: yes)
That an event could provide such top quality entertainment and performances , enthralling a capacity 30,000 crowd throughout the 45 tries over two days , speaks volumes for the success of the formula . It is hard to believe that a World Championship event , which will inevitably lack the close communion of teams , could cap this one . I salute the HKRFU ( whose own representative seven brought the house down in winning the Plate ) ; the sponsors , whose far - sightedness and faith has been amply rewarded ; and the participating unions — with the ‘ minnows’ as important a part as the ‘ big fish’ . Like everyone else who has attended the Cathay Pacific Hongkong Bank Sevens , I ca n't wait for the next one . Would that the same could be said for another competition that takes place at this time of the year — England 's County Championship finals .
Idiom: to the bone (used idiomatically: yes)
The , the Tories claim that that local authorities must be more competitive than the market place . Well we do n't disagree with that . We all share the view that local authority services should be provided by highly motivated , highly trained professional staff but local authorities have had their budgets cut from central government over the last thirteen years which has restricted the amount of finance available for training and has cut to the bone the finance available to provide efficient and effective services to the consumer . Congress , the , the blatant exploitation of , of our members is totally unacceptable . We should debate and argue at , at every level to ensure the local government receives the money available to provide efficient , effective services and , and not be subject to the whims of the market economy where cowboy contractors can come in and undercut in - house tenders in order to gain local authority services .
Idiom: out and about (used idiomatically: yes)
Delivery can be arranged throughout the UK as well as overseas . Prices start at £ 3.95 to a maximum of £ 29.50 . An innovative idea which should appeal to those who find it difficult to get out and about and ideal for almost any occasion . The number to ring is 0993 851803 . Madeira works for charity
Idiom: behind bars (used idiomatically: yes)
It snapped between his fingers . He put the two pieces carefully down on the table . The old man was regarding him as if he were a strange species behind bars . It did n't matter . Let him look .
Idiom: do the trick (used idiomatically: yes)
She is surprised , but very happy . ' Thank you ! ' she says . ' Carl says you can do tricks with ladders , ' laughs Theodore Bixman . ' You 're a magician , too , Anna ! ' What does Theodore Bixman give to Anna ?
Idiom: way to go (used idiomatically: yes)
The rain came lashing down . ‘ Try and sleep,’ he said . ‘ We 've a very long way to go.’ She looked pale and tense . ‘ I 'll try , but I do n't think it 'll work,’ she said .
Idiom: dig deep (used idiomatically: yes)
It 's time for us to join the fight … and the best way to fight is education … ’ So opens Blaze 's ‘ 25 Years Later’ , perhaps the best soul debut for half a decade . Echoing Marvin Gay 's best albums , ‘ What 's Going On’ and ‘ Let 's Get It On’ , the team that unleashed the most emotive house singles of the late Eighties dig deep into the groove and spiritual foundations over 15 songs . Logically , they 've singed to Motown Mary 's home and having proved themselves more than an intelligent East Coast dance act , they 're series contenders in the face to return the lustre to soul 's tarnished crown . The company is ecstatic : Motown , like fat , degenerated soul music itself , needs a return to spiritual values and Blaze are ready , willing and able .
Idiom: fall short (used idiomatically: yes)
Professional Institution 's Code of Conduct All major Institutions publish Codes of Conduct for their members , setting out the expected standards of professional conduct . These codes apply to conduct which may involve risk issues as well as other situations , and members may be held to account for behaviour which falls short of the required standard . Engineers should therefore be conversant with any Codes of Conduct and Rules produced by their Institution(s ) , and act accordingly . The Engineering Council 's Code of Conduct
Idiom: walk of life (used idiomatically: yes)
Equally , I would encourage schools to send contingents of youngsters to this City Hall . I want the City Hall to stop being a drab place but to ring to the laughter and joy of young people , so let let 's change the image that we are creating . For the people of this city like to meet and greet the Lord Mayor and the Lady Mayoress , we will strive to meet as many people in all walks of life as possible . During the past year , a difficult year , we have seen the beginnings of change taking place . Whilst the country is still in a continuing and worsening economic depression , and while unemployment rises daily , we must be prepared to meet the challenge , must not miss the opportunities that undoubtedly will come our way .
Idiom: rise to the occasion (used idiomatically: yes)
I had a perm on Friday and then rushed off to the dentist for an emergency white cement type filling to fill my Friday 13th loss ( ! ) — maddening to have to go back again as it is the other side of town , but I walked the two miles or so home , along with Bella . She was refused entry at the dentist on formal hygiene regulation grounds , and luckily , oh so luckily , I 'd met an old friend in a shop opposite the dentist so he took Bella off for a walk . He and his wife have two puppies , but he was thankfully alone and ready to rise to the occasion . Unusually for me , I saw a few paintings and so on which I thought were lovely , but of course purchase is quite out of the question — and anyway we have no wall space left here ! I saw a lot of old friends , and wore a dashing outfit purchased at perhaps an extravagance in a London second hand shop — but from the compliments , I feel now it was worth it and that , feeling good in it , I will wear it quite a lot .
Idiom: in the short run (used idiomatically: yes)
Charles came to stay at St - Martin in February 843 . In 841–2 , the prominent position of Adalard 's brother Gerald at Lothar 's court may have eased the route to a settlement between Charles and Lothar . Charles 's marriage probably further enhanced Adalard 's influence , at least in the short run : about a year later , Lupus used the " cooperation " of this " most weighty man " ( amplissimus vir ) in pursuing Ferrières 's interests at Charles 's court . But Adalard was not the only influential man in Charles 's entourage at this time . Vivian first appears as chamberlain in February 843 .
Idiom: out and about (used idiomatically: no)
Aquatics The NVC for aquatic plants was not available at the time of writing , but see Spence in Burnett ( 1964 ) . The surveys carried out by the Royal Botanic Garden , Edinburgh ( 1983,1984 and 1985 ) , contain a great deal of information about the plants in lochs from South Uist to Lewis . Spence et al. ( 1979 ) record the presence of the Potamogeton filiformis — Chara aspera association in Loch Grogarry , S. Uist .
Idiom: in the pipeline (used idiomatically: yes)
Hotels are expected to spend in excess of £ 30 m in 1986 on adding leisure facilities to their properties and creating 300 new jobs within this specialist area . The hotel industry is responding to the leisure boom with developments taking place at both large and small establishments in the United Kingdom . All the big groups approached by the magazine Hospitality had big leisure plans in the pipeline . Smaller hotel groups are also currently involved in leisure centre development , as are many independent hotels . Leisure and the Regular Market
Idiom: round the clock (used idiomatically: yes)
In 1943 it was the flagship of a 35-strong fleet of vessels which braved the U - boat infested waters of the North Sea and Arctic Circle to get supplies through to Russians in Murmansk . ‘ It was very , very cold . The weather was so bad that we had to chip ice off the upper - deck almost round the clock . Lots of the men got frostbite,’ said Mr Stevens . Another man honoured by the old Soviet state is the secretary of the South Durham Russian convoy association , Mr John Connor , aged 70 , of Hall Lane Estate , Wellington .
Idiom: pull a face (used idiomatically: no)
As the dust spun slowly down through the sunlight on to Miss Harker 's silent form , he waited patiently at her elbow like a wizened monkey whose master , the organ - grinder , has fallen asleep and forgotten to start the music . At length , he gave a little cough . She gasped and looked over her shoulder , pulling her face together . The blue eyes looked up . ' Do n't forget your bonnet , Miss. '
Idiom: up to here (used idiomatically: yes)
She , choose another one for about that big , but they got heavy . Yes , well they will as they get bigger wo n't they ? So , she said put this down to your ankle and up to here , put it , put that I , I thought that was erm was very light Yeah .
Idiom: streets ahead (used idiomatically: yes)
He says Alsys has not decided whether to make Soft Bench or Atherton the backplane of the Thomson Ada software engineering thrust . In choosing , Alsys has to weigh up two objectives : which technology has greater market share and is more attractive to third parties and which technology will be the standard internally at Thomson for engineering . Stating these two objectives , the choice does n't seem easy to me — SoftBench is streets ahead in the market and Thomson would be acting very peculiarly if it did n't use Atherton internally . Another factor will be how easy the chosen technology is to convert for environments other than Hewlett 's . For example , the Alsys tools use the Ada World menu system to invoke tools whereas Hewlett developed the HP 700 products to run with SoftBench instead which offers a Motif interface .
Idiom: turn up trumps (used idiomatically: yes)
Goodness , whatever had made her come out with that ! she wondered in horror . It was so much the sort of remark one could only make to a girl friend , but Rupert took it very nicely and said with only slightly forced heartiness , ‘ Jolly good , and it 's an excuse for me to have a better meal than usual , too . Mrs Purry generally turns up trumps,’ he added , surprised at the rather strange effect Penelope seemed to be having on his conversation . ‘ Mrs Purry,’ said Penelope , giggling a little . ‘ What a lovely name!’
Idiom: in light of (used idiomatically: yes)
The three declarations concerned ( i ) " social policy , consumers , the environment , distribution of income " ; ( ii ) defence ; and ( iii ) justice and home affairs . Denmark also made unilateral declarations on issues such as citizenship and the right to vote at municipal elections . On subsidiarity , " the European Council received a report from the President of the Commission [ reviewing]existing and proposed legislation in the light of the subsidiarity principle " . An " institutional accord " was to be drawn up jointly by EC institutions to establish appropriate procedures to be followed when considering EC measures . The Commission 's sole right to propose legislation remained untouched .
Idiom: get to the bottom of (used idiomatically: yes)
It 's no good writing something down as an option unless you actually have the power to do it . And be realistic . It is n't much good writing ‘ I would carry out a thorough investigation and get to the bottom of this whole business … ’ The case has already given you Fred 's answer , and what you are told about Fred suggests ( deliberately ) that he is a pretty tough , hard - bitten sort of character . How likely is it that he would change his story ?
Idiom: open the floodgates (used idiomatically: yes)
For the middle classes Britain meant business and they wanted constitutional change to prevent revolution not promote it . This being the case it was seen as essential to set a financial qualification for the franchise that would give the vote to " decent " farmers and shopkeepers whilst excluding the lower social orders who might use their votes to plunder the public purse for their own advantage . For their part , although the die - hard aristocratic opponents of change were desperately anxious about opening the floodgates , they nevertheless came to see that the price of resistance was becoming too high and might even bring disaster and revolution . As they were forced to respond to the pressure for constitutional change the established interests saw a glint of light at the end of the political tunnel and came to entertain the hope that if the middle classes were allowed a subordinate share of power then they just might turn from being poachers to gamekeepers of the system and so side with the aristocracy in helping to keep the working classes in order . In other words , if it were possible to remove the grievances of the middle classes against those above them , then it might also be possible to nip off the danger of an alliance between the middle classes and the working classes below them .
Idiom: on paper (used idiomatically: yes)
Dear Colleague QUALITY AUDIT OF TRANSPORT SERVICES I am writing to invite your comments on the enclosed paper concerning proposals to establish the basis of a quality audit of transport services , with particular reference to the needs of client groups encompassed by the Community Care Plan including elderly people , people with physical disabilities , and people with learning disabilities . As you may be aware , the Lothian Community Care Plan ( pp 53–56 ) includes a proposal to set criteria to form the basis of a quality audit of transport services provided by statutory voluntary and commercial organisations , which it is hoped will lead to the establishment of quality standards in the future . I would suggest that this exercise involves two stages — firstly defining those aspects of transport services which should be covered by such an audit , and secondly , attempting to devise measurable indicators which are appropriate to use in describing to what extent transport services meet aspirations in each area .
Idiom: left and right (used idiomatically: yes)
This signal is amplified many times and used to drive a pen recorder which traces out a wave form plotting voltage against time . Ideally speaking , one of the electrodes should be at a site where no activity occurs at all and then the amplified signal would represent the total activity at the area of interest ; in practice this state of affairs is difficult to achieve since no site is entirely free from underlying neural activity . In investigations of cerebral asymmetry , therefore , electrode leads from various positions over left and right hemispheres are often linked to a common reference site at which underlying activity is unlikely to be affected by variables manipulated in the experiment . Provided that the reference position is suitably chosen , this means that differences in potential between the common reference and each of the corresponding left and right hemisphere sites will be equal unless there is some asymmetry in activity between left and right hemispheres . If so"it shows up as a difference in the wave forms obtained from one or more of the left and right hemisphere leads .
Idiom: catch someone's eye (used idiomatically: yes)
Lionel had been much in evidence . Harry had looked handsome , very . She had caught his eye as she came down the aisle . And in that second had made her glance say : ‘ Thank you , Harry , for opening the door … ’ Luggage , so much luggage .
Idiom: presence of mind (used idiomatically: yes)
They knocked , gained entrance and offered the lady a large amount of money if s - he would abide by certain conditions and would never breathe a word of anything that happened on that fateful night . The startled midwife was blindfolded and placed on the back of one of the horses and taken through the stormy night to a large house . She knew there was something untoward afoot , so she apparently had the presence of mind to count the doors that opened , the strides she took and the stairs she mounted . Finally she was ushered into a Large and expensively furnished bedroom . Once in , the blindfold was removed and she noticed two strange occupants .