Gooogr/pie_idioms huggingface dataset:
Idiom: with a view to (used idiomatically: yes)
Moreover strict conditions are laid down to ensure that the company is included in consolidated accounts drawn up and audited in accordance with the Seventh Directive and made available to the British public . Similarly in certain circumstances a subsidiary may , under section 229 , be omitted from the consolidation . This is so , for example , if its inclusion is not material for the purposes of giving a true and fair view or if , in effect , the parent is not able to exercise dominance over the subsidiary or holds its interest in the subsidiary exclusively with a view to resale , or the information necessary for group accounts can not be obtained without disproportionate delay or expense . And a subsidiary must be excluded from the consolidation if its activities are so different from those of the rest of the group that its inclusion would be incompatible with the obligation to give a true and fair view . Under section 230 certain derogations from the provisions of Schedule 4 apply to the individual accounts of a parent which is required to prepare consolidated accounts ( and has done so ) thereby rendering those provisions otiose .
Idiom: in the bag (used idiomatically: yes)
You agreed to carry ? You ? No - one puts a small amount in a bag that they ask some one to carry . Do you know how much is in here ? ' ' No , I did n't look . '
Idiom: spot on (used idiomatically: yes)
ANTI - RUST FELT TIP D - Rust is a well - established rust killer which is now available in the form of a felt tip pen . It is very convenient for touching out small rust spots on anything that need reliable , safe treatment ; from garden tools , and wrought ironwork , to toys , bicycles and , of course , cars . there 's no danger of fluid leaks on to hands or clothes . The pen costs just £ 2.95 from most good d - i - y car accessory shops or garages .
Idiom: walk of life (used idiomatically: yes)
A Goebbels article in Das Reich at the beginning of March , in which he had emphasized ‘ the great honour of the victims and of holding out for the new Europe’ , for which it was worthwhile ‘ fighting to the last man in order to go down in history’ , met with heavy criticism . An SD report from Berchtesgaden noted : ‘ The broad mass could n't care less what the future Europe looks like . It can be gathered from every conversation that the people 's comrades from all walks of life want a return to the living standard of the pre - war era as soon as possible , and do n't lay the slightest value on going down in history.’ The attempt to ‘ educate’ the people to heroic self - sacrifice for historic deeds and ideological aims had led ultimately to an even stronger yearning for material satisfaction and personal happiness . What was said by a single inhabitant of Berchtesgaden in March 1945 was a sentiment undoubtedly close to the hearts of most Germans at this time : ‘ If we 'd have imagined in 1933 how things would turn out , we 'd never have voted for Hitler.’
Idiom: watering hole (used idiomatically: yes)
And , of course , ‘ wearing the pants’ is , in western society , a symbolic expression of male authority . No wonder male chauvinists want to reclaim the sole right to do so . They did not push me out of their watering hole because I was unsuitably dressed , but because females are only admissible if they are willing to pose as deferential ‘ little women’ . My experience , I later discovered , was not unique . There were about one thousand people at the crime fiction convention ; mostly American , female and in trousers .
Idiom: Indian summer (used idiomatically: yes)
She seemed more relaxed now . ‘ That 's right . We had an Indian summer that year , very warm until October , I think . We went to Weston - super - Mare for a few days . Donna had been too small to travel before then.’
Idiom: talk dirty (used idiomatically: yes)
She entered the theme room , which was decked out to look like the great hall of a medieval castle . She was to be the Honourable Lady Penelope , a British aristocrat who was seeking the protection of an influential Wehrmacht officer after Britain had fallen to the Third Reich . She was an aloof , high - class woman willing to give herself and talk dirty to seduce a Nazi officer . When he entered , she was sitting at the big table . She smiled when she saw him attired in Norfolk jacket and cords — his idea of how the conqueror would dress .
Idiom: break someone's heart (used idiomatically: yes)
Why did he listen to us talking in the kitchen ? Heathcliff says wicked things , but I know I can control him . Well , if I ca n't have Heathcliff as my friend , if Edgar is going to be mean and jealous , I 'll try to break both their hearts by breaking my own . You must remind Edgar how quick - tempered I am , and what Dr Kenneth said about my health . Edgar must let me do what I want ! '
Idiom: keep the peace (used idiomatically: yes)
The fact that any extra emotional effort makes them anxious and exhausted is often too painful to admit , even to themselves , and their pride prevents them from beating a perfectly acceptable retreat to their own room for ‘ a rest’ when visitors are expected . Consequently the daughter is left to pick up the pieces of the havoc caused by the strain of raised blood - pressure and general anxiety the next day . A gradual reversal of the parent / child roles may have to be adjusted to , as the elderly parent moves further on into old age and becomes more dependent in every way , and sometimes the inner fears and insecurities of an old person express themselves in jealousy , possessiveness and resentment of the daughter 's contacts with other family members or friends , which can create many embarrassing situations , and the need for small deceptions to keep the peace . Many daughters who are caring full - time for a parent or parents at home have financial worries too . Loss of earnings and career prospects can be a serious matter for someone who knows that she is going to have to support herself for many years after her parents have gone ; and unless the home in which they are living is owned by them , and left to her in their will , she is also going to have to provide accommodation for herself when they die .
Idiom: stake a claim (used idiomatically: yes)
However , this may not be the most appropriate frame of reference for general practitioners for whom purchasing primary and community care may be much more relevant on a day to day basis . Need for GP involvement There are several reasons why general practitioners and primary care need to continue to stake their claim on involvement . Firstly , general practitioners and other members of the primary health care team in effect purchase the bulk of health care , the resource implications of which are considerable . Encouraging active responsibility for this is vital .
Idiom: up and running (used idiomatically: yes)
So I mean er I think one of the points we raised earlier is that there are , there are bits of information which we either assume or are missing so on that . Ron . Er yeah well all , all those things er and I thought the , the diagram was marvellous and you sort of to start with you , you were thinking ahead to doing this diagram and you could see that that 's what you were waiting to do and then once you did it you were up and running . That is the diagram Yeah I know .
Idiom: make short work of (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ Saves time.’ Mungo thought of Jos , all those years ago , earning himself a watch by heaving uneven weights , surrounded by admirers . Meanwhile Stanley made short work of undoing the nuts , pulling off the old wheel and slipping on the new . ‘ Right you are , Father,’ he said , as he re - tightened all round . ‘ That ought to do it.’
Idiom: name names (used idiomatically: yes)
We think she should , might stand down gracefully , if she does n't erm she , we could refuse to adopt , but she 's over there personally . Erm , I 'm in two minds about what to do . I could name name names and say because this is not a party decision , it 's Yeah . Senior employee of the City Council
Idiom: over the counter (used idiomatically: no)
Less stringently regulated than the Official List operated by the Stock Exchange and open to smaller , less well - known companies , the USM is intended to promote and accommodate growth and vigour in the corporate sector of the economy . Secondly , issue markets have been used by government to effect the privatisation of public sector businesses : notably British Telecommunications Plc . In turn , the liberalisation of access to quoted , secondary status has been accompanied to growth by informal , Over - the - Counter markets , with trading organised outside the Stock Exchange 's control . Building on a data base for USM companies , this research analyses the resurgence of activity in the New Issues Market . It examines the changes in client companies , in methods and processes of issuing and it investigates the mechanisms of the new markets .
Idiom: all and sundry (used idiomatically: yes)
There are many instances to be found in decided cases where the right of a nation to legislate for waters more or less landlocked or land embraced , although beyond the three - mile limit , has been admitted . They will be found collected in the case of the Direct United States Cable Company v Anglo - American Telegraph Company , L R 2 App Cas 394 , the bay there in question being Conception Bay , which has a width at the mouth of rather more than 20 miles . It seems to me therefore , without laying down the proposition that the Moray Firth is for every purpose within the territorial sovereignty , it can at least be clearly said that the appellant can not make out his proposition that it is inconceivable that the British legislature should attempt for fishery regulation to legislate against all and sundry in such a place . And if that is so , then I revert to the considerations already stated which as a matter of construction make me think that it did so legislate . LORD KYLLACHY : …
Idiom: cheek by jowl (used idiomatically: yes)
It will be more than my life 's worth if I let you get away again.’ Robyn followed as a determined Melissa led Luke , whose expression resembled that of a prisoner about to be given his last rites , across the field and in through the french windows . The guests , packed cheek by jowl , parted as he entered , and suddenly she knew the reason for the party . A discordant and high - spirited version of an old tune rang out into the evening air . It was his birthday .
Idiom: make a killing (used idiomatically: yes)
At Wall ~ Street , some insiders made a killing by going short , when everyone had been sucked into an unsustainable uptrend .
Idiom: down and out (used idiomatically: no)
The whole place smelled of putty and turpentine , and the crash had shaken down not only stars of glass , but also dust and grime . Most of the glass had been removed , but the dirt had not , clouding the air and deadening the surfaces . Her picture and her silk quilt had been carried down below in the chaos of last night and she did not have the energy to seek them out . Phoebe had also , that morning , borne away all her bedding and some of her clothes to shake the glass out of them . The room now looked like what it was : an attic , the keeping-place for forgotten treasures , the home of the dead .
Idiom: one of those days (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ What 's up with his lordship?’ she asked as she walked across to drop a kiss on her mother 's proffered cheek . ‘ Oh , nothing,’ Mrs McMahon said vaguely . ‘ It 's just one of those days.’ ‘ It must be,’ she laughed , ‘ if he 's suddenly prepared to run his own errands!’ ‘ Phena,’ she said wearily , ‘ that 's enough .
Idiom: in hot water (used idiomatically: yes)
It does not keep so well , so make and ice the cake shortly before it is to be eaten . This cake can be flavoured in an endless variety of ways to suit personal tastes — a few are listed in the chart on page 9 , but add your own ingredients as liked . For instance , coffee sponge can be made by adding a tablespoon of coffee ( first dissolved in a little hot water ) , or add 1 tablespoon lemon juice for a moist lemony cake . 1 First preheat the oven to 180 ° C ( 350 ° F / Gas Mark 4 ) , and grease and line the required tins — in the case of this basic quantity , two sandwich or one deep 18 or 20 cm ( 7 or 8inch ) round tin(s ) or two sandwich or one deep 15 or 18 cm ( 6 or 7inch ) square tin(s ) .
Idiom: bottom drawer (used idiomatically: no)
No . God ! Twenty thousand pounds worth of sales in the bottom drawer now . Oh that 's brilliant ! And there 's six thousand pounds worth of financial services .
Idiom: time will tell (used idiomatically: yes)
The choice is between training for the pastoral ministry or training for the church planting and evangelistic ministry . Students wanting to take the new course live out of college , serving in local areas , learning by doing — they work in housing estates or inner city areas under the direction of the tutor and they go to Spurgeon 's two days a week for lectures , seminars and tutorials . Time will tell how this course can best be adapted to serve Christ at the end of the twentieth century . But it certainly represents a bold and timely initiative on the part of those involved in theological education . It is precisely such initiatives from denominations that are needed if the decline in church membership is to be halted .
Idiom: squeaky clean (used idiomatically: yes)
Recent health promotion has therefore concentrated on developing children 's self confidence and ‘ refusing skills’ so that they are empowered beyond ‘ just saying no.’ Aidan Macfarlane , however , reflects much sociological work when he mentions the complex motivations that lead to young people 's behaviour . The ‘ behind the bikesheds’ appeal that risk behaviours have for young people may be beyond the understanding of those who think that the residue of young smokers will be lured by the squeaky clean , sporty , sweet breathed image of abstinence . Perhaps it is time to rethink the objectives of this aspect of health promotion . If dissuading people from ever starting to smoke is the primary aim then limitation of long term cigarette smoking presumably comes second .
Idiom: behind closed doors (used idiomatically: yes)
And Russia ’s refusal to hand over Snowden , under the pretext of strict adherence to the law , has allowed Putin to poke Obama in the eye once again – this time while posing as a defender of legality and human ~ rights . This coup de théȃtre was magnified by Putin ’s cynical claim that Russia would allow Snowden to stay only if he stopped leaking information “ aimed at inflicting damage on our American partners . ” Presumably , Putin would not object to the infliction of such damage behind closed doors , during a debriefing with the Russian security services .
Idiom: in a fog (used idiomatically: yes)
Helped by some workmen she tried again and this time reached the Wouldham side . She groped her way across and landed the doctor on the mud and he slithered on hands and knees up to the bank . While lost in the fog she heard talking and realised that a barge had dragged anchor and was coming down river with the tide . She called out to the crew who thought that they were still securely anchored off Snodland ! One day a figure appeared on the far shore .
Idiom: make waves (used idiomatically: yes)
It 's just that until now , their efforts have been pretty much restricted to the dreary business of pointing out female ' sexism ' . This has been irritating , but easy to deal with . A woman will say something like , ' Oh look , he 's got a cute butt ' and some geek standing next to her , sensing that his chance has come to make serious waves in the world of sexual politics , will whine , ' You would n't like that if I said that about a girl . ' But now that things have taken a new , altogether creepier turn , and men are actually pulling women up on points of feminist propriety , it 's harder for a woman to know how to react . She can stick to aggression and abuse — tell the offending man to back off from teaching his granny to suck eggs .
Idiom: in light of (used idiomatically: yes)
Therefore , exposure to concentrations over and above the TLV may be permitted where the number of hours of exposure is less than those referred to above . TLV 's form a non - statutory system . They are not legally defined values but are recognised as levels of good working practice and have the advantage of being easily amended if necessary in the light of new evidence as to the toxicity of a particular substance . They may however be introduced in legal proceedings under The Factories Act 1961 , the associated Codes of Regulations , and under The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 . Although TLV 's are not designed with nuisance , particularly odour nuisance in mind , adhering to the Health and Safety Executive Guidelines will prevent obnoxious odours in the workplace where the level at which the odour of a particular substance can be perceived , that is where its odour threshold detection value , is higher than its TLV .
Idiom: catch someone's eye (used idiomatically: yes)
Tom nodded . She reached up to a yellow tin of tobacco on one of the shelves . A pile of comics caught Willie 's eye . Tom glanced at him . ' One sweet and one comic , ' he said sharply .
Idiom: on the level (used idiomatically: no)
I think it 's a very complex situation and we as adults need to to show our children that we can we can hold onto some sort of measured response within the complexities of what they and we are coming across . mhm Frankie Rickford , how do you respond to that ? erm well I mean I think there 's a problem for adults as well as children in that we I do n't think it 's helpful to cover ourselves in guilt about erm what happens to the suffering that other people experience , arguably erm in order to maintain us in the living standards , you know , we 've learned to expect , but at the same time I think that the situation in the world is only tolerable to us psychologically because on some level we convince ourselves that erm those people who are starving and those children who are in a hysterically trying to keep themselves out of the way of shrapnel and hiding night after night in freezing cold shelters in Baghdad are not really people and not really children in the same way that we 're people and our children are children , and do n't feel things in the same way . I mean I think there 's the same problem with children in a sense , I mean , you you talking about confronting them with the realities of the world and I suppose I perhaps if we if we did expose ourselves to the erm to the true meaning of what 's going on in the world , we could n't handle it psychologically without stopping it , without doing something about it . I mean I think it 's bot of a parallel with the business of kind of giving money to charity to to help people who have n't got enough to eat .
Idiom: pick up the pieces (used idiomatically: yes)
He was still clasping her by the shoulders and she tried to shake free . ‘ Yes , because of Steve … not because I love him as you think but because I care about him and … caring is just as emotive as loving . Now , at this very moment , he is trying to pick up the pieces of his life after you have shattered it so cruelly —’ ‘ I 've done nothing to hurt him,’ Fernando argued back vehemently . ‘ I wo n't take the blame for that , not at all .
Idiom: turn the corner (used idiomatically: yes)
It had been distinct from the others . It was comparatively empty . She turned corners she was sure she had never encountered before . Had she taken the wrong route ? Every room she looked into was the same .
Idiom: win the day (used idiomatically: yes)
there has been hardly any research on the police compared with the large output of critical scholarship on industry , commerce , the civil service , the health service and education … what little direct research there has been on the police has scarcely begun to ask such fundamental questions as what is the police force and what is it doing . This point ( Wojtas 1982 ) occurs in a description of a new research centre for Police Studies at Strathclyde University , which is ‘ to ask whether anyone is doing research on the police , what degree of co - operation they have met … and to encourage research by the police themselves’ . Once again , however , defensiveness won the day and when the Strathclyde Centre circulated forces asking them to co - operate in the venture , a decision was taken to withhold co - operation and a circular went round to this effect , suggesting the existing Home Office funded PRSU ( Police Research Services Unit ) and the Home Office Research and Planning Unit were adequate for the needs of the service . This latter unit ( formerly the HO Research Unit ) does provide some research material for those who seek it out and its bulletin is a reference source to recent government funded research , which is largely concerned with operational systems and the tools of policing . However , I have never seen a copy of this circulated at the subdivision level at any location I have worked ; and outside force HQ the availability of any research or analytic literature on policing falls off dramatically .
Idiom: lose heart (used idiomatically: no)
Now I 've got used to it he 's changed his mind . I helped Aunt Bedelia to clear the breakfast things away and get her dandelions ready . I had lost my heart to the little , golden flowers that brightened the meadows like a thousand suns . Unwelcomed , unwanted , despised and dug out , they had added a new dimension to my life , given me another self and I wanted never to go from Claro . Suddenly there was a commotion outside as Nigel and Elinor hurtled up the garden path and through the front door .
Idiom: change your tune (used idiomatically: yes)
That 's like Davey too he keeps on and on all night ! Fuck ! Oh fuck , you 've changed your tune now have n't you ? or whatever , he 's a bit of fun anyway . do you think ?
Idiom: live in sin (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ Who is Doreen?’ ‘ A — a female he was almost engaged to . I trust they 're not now living in sin .’ ‘ Tell me about the quarrel,’ Lucy had urged , making an effort to clear the situation in her mind . ‘ It was bitter,’ Bertha had admitted .
Idiom: make short work of (used idiomatically: yes)
Maybe he was giving her time to look around , but now she did n't want to . The old bitterness was back with a vengeance and she kept her face averted . He suddenly muttered in exasperation and took her arm , making short work of the steps . ‘ Ciel ! You are a stubborn child!’
Idiom: off the wall (used idiomatically: yes)
It crept forward , slowly building up speed , and when it was twenty yards behind them the driver pressed the accelerator to the floor . Whitlock shoved Karen out of the way and had to fling himself on to the bonnet of a BMW as the Mercedes flashed past , missing him by inches . The driver spun the wheel as the Mercedes reached the end of the row of parked cars and it skidded sideways , the left corner of the rear bumper crumpling in a flash of sparks as it glanced off the wall . The driver changed down gears and sped up the ramp , smashing through the boomgate , and disappeared out into the street . Whitlock hurried over to where Karen was huddled against a pillar , her head buried in her arms .
Idiom: behind someone's back (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ I should be a deal happier,’ Mrs Tillotson protested , ‘ if the master were consulted first.’ ‘ by no means must he be disturbed,’ Louisa snapped . ‘ Nor will I have you worry him behind my back . I am about his business and must accomplish it as best I may . Is that quite clearly understood?’