Gooogr/pie_idioms huggingface dataset:
Idiom: catch someone's eye (used idiomatically: yes)
I was especially impressed on my tour by the glass section , the textiles , the jewellery , and the car designs . The students I talked to here were Bryony Langworth who had designed an attractive coffee and tea service ; Christina Kirk , whose glass I admired ; Steven Keegan who had done a series of animal sculptures , one of which he sold to Dame Mary Soames ; Julie Sellars whose water sculpture for Shaftesbury Avenue 1990 looked most attractive ; Theresa Czyzewicz whose jewellery entailed the finest workmanship and was very pretty ; Clive van Heerden who was in a wheelchair near his exhibition as I arrived . This was an ingenious wheelchair attached to the front of a bicycle ; and lastly as I left , I had a word with Stefan Sielaff from Germany , who had designed a fantastic three - wheeled single seater vehicle in fibreglass , that was catching everyone ' s eye ! The Rector 's Pre - Private View Dinner and Awards After my tour of the exhibits I had been invited by the Rector Mr Jocelyn Stevens to his dinner in the Senior Common Room , where , like other parts of the College , there were beautiful floral arrangements .
Idiom: out of the blue (used idiomatically: yes)
Undue influence A most relevant factor in this appeal is the extent and effect of the intervention of the mother who was alone with her daughter immediately before each of the two occasions that Miss T. indicated her rejection of a blood transfusion . It is an irresistible inference that before 5 p.m. the mother had discussed the question of blood transfusions with her daughter because Miss T. ‘ out of the blue’ according to the nurse raised the subject . The mother was also alone in the ambulance with her daughter when she was transferred about 11 p.m. to the labour ward in another part of the hospital shortly before she signed the refusal form . The judge referred to the ‘ mother 's fervent belief in the sin of blood transfusion’ and that Miss T. had reached her decision under the influence of her mother , but none the less found that Miss T. 's decision was not vitiated by any undue influence .
Idiom: break someone's heart (used idiomatically: no)
Their relationship was further strained when Wolfgang threw security to the winds to go to Vienna , and it suffered irreparable damage when a new and more powerful force — in the form of a prospective bride — entered Wolfgang 's life . Leopold realized that he would have no further influence over his son 's career . The tale is all too familiar , but in this case it has a tragic poignancy : Leopold 's heart was broken by his son 's defection , and the rift between them remained unhealed even at the old man 's death . OPPOSITE This posthumous portrait of Mozart was painted by Barbara Krafft in 1819 , 28 years after the composer 's death , and yet is considered to be a true likeness . The much maligned Constanze seems to have played a more dominant role in Mozart 's later life than many biographers have given her credit for .
Idiom: hot air (used idiomatically: yes)
Hot air This mode replaces frying or roasting in a hot air unit , a tilt pan or a frying pan , and replaces baking in a normal or multi - tiered oven . Hot air is circulated at a high velocity in the cooking cabinet where it instantly envelopes the food and seals the meat so that it remains juicy . It is important that your combi - steamer can achieve as near 300&degree : C as possible . There are three main reasons for this recommendation :
Idiom: join the club (used idiomatically: yes)
He was also delighted to be given a bottle of whisky from his colleagues at Runcorn . Sammy is already an accomplished player of the electric organ and looks forward to having more time for this and volunteer work . He is also threatening to join the local bowling club . On his retirement , Sammy Cook ( right ) is bid farewell by Rod Turnbull , Joint Managing Director , who presented him with a leather wallet containing a check . RECENT PROMOTIONS WITHIN STODDARDS
Idiom: two a penny (used idiomatically: no)
She looked up , adding now , ' The chocolate is always dearer . You understand ? That will be five shillings and two pence . ' The young man put two half crowns and two pennies on the counter , saying as he did so , ' We 'll take more than the sweets away with us tonight . It 's been a pleasure visiting your shop .
Idiom: on the ropes (used idiomatically: yes)
The US Geological Survey went back and checked them . None of them was out by more than a few feet . ' They lined the rapids when they could , lowering down the boats on a rope . When they could n't line they portaged , dragging these 1,500 lb oak boats over the boulders on the shore . It would take them hours .
Idiom: in my book (used idiomatically: yes)
Graphs ? Red cartoon depicting monkeys skating about a typical street with masses of detail . A must - try in my book . SMA PETERSON Alan Peterson 's new model on SMA is quite a corker .
Idiom: nuts and bolts (used idiomatically: yes)
Elementary , my dear Watson ; they 're from the Gibson Firebird . And so the list goes on … Until recently Chandler have busied themselves producing guitar parts and accessories — everything from high - quality necks and exotic wood bodies to various pickups and just about every guitar - orientated nut and bolt you can think of . But now they 've come up with two original - design guitars . The first is the ‘ Austin Special’ , drawn up by Ted Newman - Jones in Texas and sporting a six - in - line headstock , three of those shimmery - sounding lipstick - tube pickups and a body that looks like someone left a black Les Paul out to melt in the sun , and the second is our review guitar , the Chandler ‘ 555’ .
Idiom: once and for all (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ When I 've made up a lie I can believe in,’ came the reply . Back in the house in Regent 's Park Road , Oscar took some time to study the newspaper reports of Chant 's death before retiring to his treasure house on the third floor with both his new artifacts and a good deal to think about . There was a sizeable part of him that wanted to exit this Dominion once and for all . Take himself off to Yzordderrex and set up business with Peccable ; marry Hoi - Polloi despite her crossed eyes ; have a litter of kids and retire to the Hills of the Conscious Cloud , in the Third , and raise parrots . But he knew he 'd yearn for England sooner or later , and a yearning man could be cruel .
Idiom: at the crossroads (used idiomatically: no)
Though infrastructure provision may vary according to local circumstances , there are a number of underlying policies which should be consistent from place to place . First , the provision of main bicycle roads connecting principal traffic - generating land uses is vital . They should be designed with the needs of cycle traffic in mind and should normally have the right of way at crossroads . If traffic lights are used they should have embedded loops to detect approaching cyclists and should give them longer green phases . Everything about the construction and maintenance of such routes should be pro - cycle , so that they retain smooth surfaces , good lighting , shelter from wind , attractive landscaping and protection from vehicles ( Figure 9.2 ) .
Idiom: in the offing (used idiomatically: yes)
TRADITIONAL MUSIC , perhaps more than any other , is a music of intimacy , its strength lies in its informality — that marvellous drop - of - a - hat feeling where a session can occur as if by spontaneous combustion — whereupon stylistic and generational gaps are forgotten , consigned to the four winds , as tunes and songs from other times draw both practitioner and casual listener alike into their seductive glow . As one of the country 's leading young musicians , Sharon Shannon 's star has assumed an upward orbit in recent times , initially as a member of Arcady , and later as part of the Waterboys line - up . Recently she 's been concentrating on developing her own career , with a new album doing the rounds , and a very heavy touring schedule in the offing . And the beauty of it is that she embodies this core value of intimacy in her music better than anyone else who 's arrived on the scene in years . Sharon Shannon became involved with traditional music in the time - honoured fashion — through her family .
Idiom: turn someone's head (used idiomatically: yes)
But those who inhabit the criminal underworld are not noted for their good manners.’ The boy remained silent . ‘ Cook!’ the Trunchbull shouted , turning her head towards the door . ‘ Come here , cook ! Bogtrotter wishes to tell you how good your chocolate cake is!’
Idiom: go it alone (used idiomatically: yes)
Interim power now passed to the Radicals , pending a general election . This was held on 17 November 1933 , women voting for the first time . With the Socialists in most constituencies opting to go it alone in pursuit of an overall majority , the left was now divided . Unlike 1931 , moreover , when many anarchists had cast votes in favour of Republican parties , the CNT adopted a policy of systematic abstention . The result was a shattering defeat for both elements of the Azaña coalition : Socialist strength was reduced to 58 seats and that of the entire Republican Left to 38 , of which 22 represented Catalonia .
Idiom: do the trick (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ I can see by those here present that Samuel did not lack for friends,’ said the priest who now filled the place of Father Michael . ‘ And I am sure that a mighty host awaits him in the Next World.’ But he cleverly avoided being specific about the geography , Preston noted , obviously not convinced that the late baptism had done the trick . He might not have been able to dodge the water , but they 'd never pinned him down for the Instruction . He was right about one thing , though , that priest .
Idiom: on the back burner (used idiomatically: yes)
I think we 're going to need to put this project on the back burner for a little while .
Idiom: on the spur of the moment (used idiomatically: yes)
Some collectors become obsessive , you know . But he was n't stupid , not by his standards . He just took a calculated risk on the spur of the moment . This is n't an isolated incident . He 's been guilty of sharp practice in the past , though this is undoubtedly the worst example I 've come across personally.’
Idiom: in the black (used idiomatically: no)
Because it inhabits coastal waters in heavily populated and fished areas , the harbour porpoise has suffered greatly in recent years . They were once widely distributed throughout the North and Baltic Seas , but populations here have rapidly declined as a result of environmental contaminants such as pesticide residues and toxic industrial wastes . Until recently , they were killed in their thousands by Turkish hunters in the Black Sea and they are still being actively hunted in Greenland , where about 1000 porpoises are harpooned or shot each year . Now harbour porpoises face the additional threat of coastal gill-nets . Tom Polacheck , of the US NMFS , who has been closely involved with the harbour porpoise entanglement problem , believes that the incidental taking of harbour porpoise is an example of the problems that face both the marine scientist and society , in that both marine animals and commercial fisheries are highly valued and represent issues of concern to various segments of society .
Idiom: dig deep (used idiomatically: yes)
HIGH NOON IF DODGE City and Tombstone had to wait for movie star - type heroes to save them from the outlaws who were over - running the communities , would they stand by the lawmen if it looked like the bad guys were n't going to stay beat ? This digs deeper than Dodge City and Clementine , showing gutless townsfolk deserting a pained Gary Cooper in his literal hour of direst need , causing him to toss his sheriff 's star into the dust at the end . SHANE A RE - THINKING of High Noon , awarding more points to the practical men who have finally to take a stand , as represented by farmer Van Heflin , who just wants to get his crops in , with the figure of the hero reincarnated as Alan Ladd in fringed buckskins .
Idiom: in someone's pocket (used idiomatically: yes)
Yo - yo , . Oh . I 'm all ready if I got my handbag , but when I start walking because of the cars being broken into I do n't carry a handbag , you see , I just carry money in my pocket . Oh , there 's a lot had their cars broken into . I 've had mine done twice , mine done twice , mm , the police were up the other day lying in ambush , and I 'd spotted them and phoned the local police station and said there 's men lurking in the bushes of are they policemen ? , she said yes madam , they 're policemen .
Idiom: on the nose (used idiomatically: yes)
Acne spots may well lessen as you get older and your hormones settle down , but by that time , you may have some scarring . Pimples can cause much anguish , so it pays to learn as much as you can about your skin , and to get the help of your doctor or a dermatologist at a hospital skin clinic . The first signs of a problem start with greasy skin and a few blackheads or whiteheads on nose , cheeks and forehead , indicating the rise to maturity of previously insignificant grease glands . Your shiny skin is caused by oil which surfaces via the hair follicles or shafts ( otherwise known as the skin 's pores ) , into which the sebaceous glands secrete sebum . One acne theory has it that an enzyme deficiency permits testosterone ( the male sex hormone present in both men and women ) to run riot , allowing it to be converted within the skin into a by - product called dihydrotestosterone ( DHT ) which over - stimulates the sebaceous glands .
Idiom: any port in a storm (used idiomatically: yes)
Two , if I decide I want to marry ten times over what the hell 's it got to do with you ? ' She felt Marc 's eyes come to rest on her . ' Any port in a storm ? ' he asked coolly . ' There are any number of young girls you can marry if you wanted to — I mean properly , not as a farrago of the real thing . ' ' Sarella understands me . '
Idiom: on the wagon (used idiomatically: yes)
Actually , a damn sight more than from that stiff gherkin Smott . Hells bells , I should never have quit abstinence . If this is the sort of crap I sign when I am canned I really must try and get back on the wagon . Watching Smotty 's four - minute debut — missing an open goal whilst tying his bootlace , refusing to take a second - minute penalty until he had washed his shin pads in the puddle on the centre circle , then when he did take it hitting the corner flag — I could feel the supporters forcing my head further and further down on the block . I do n't know which was more humiliating , that git 's performance , or the ape - like dance and inane grinning of Reg Pybus when I pulled him off .
Idiom: pick up the pieces (used idiomatically: yes)
A rural atmosphere A DESIRE to sample the atmosphere of a country auction again brought me to O'Kane 's at Glenarm and my visit was not in vain . For in the company of over 200 or so other eager enthusiasts , I was able to pick up a few interesting little pieces . The auction itself , while the organisers assured me was no more than their normal one , carried quite a few important items of furniture and there was also a wide range of smalls which commanded what I would consider to be better - than - normal prices . In all over 600 lots came under the hammer and they were dispatched in under four hours with some brisk bidding on choice items .
Idiom: on the nod (used idiomatically: yes)
Gunter flicked his thumb this way and that and grinned like a Cheshire cat . It is a bit like the London Marathon , this Rally . At one end world superstars wrestling their megabucks motors round unnavigable corners at speeds to make your hair curl and , at the other end , Herr Kahlfuss and his chum tootling along on a nod and a wink . Bishop shock Ray French
Idiom: from scratch (used idiomatically: yes)
While high commodity prices played a part , privatized and new enterprises were the fastest - growing part of Russia ’s post - communist economy , and the government played an important role by ensuring macroeconomic stability , maintaining a balanced budget , and using oil revenues to create significant foreign - currency reserves . Second , a market economy needs strong political and legal institutions to protect property rights and competition . Such institutions are difficult to build from scratch , and doing so is not merely a technocratic task ; it requires political change . Contrary to popular belief , Russia ’s reformers understood this challenge from the start . They created a completely new judiciary and tax system , established fiscal federalism , and introduced an independent central ~ bank , an antitrust agency , and many other institutions .
Idiom: take stock (used idiomatically: yes)
During the implementation stages , it is all too easy for teachers , including the head , struggling to maintain the ‘ helicopter view’ necessary for good leadership , to become bogged down in mid - term crises and the drudgery of routine paperwork . A structured visit from the attached inspector , talking things through as a ‘ critical friend’ with the head or others , possibly having visited them in their classrooms first , can focus attention on all parts of the School Development Plan and suggest changes of emphasis and ways round emergent problems . By the time ‘ taking stock’ is occurring in preparation for the annual report to parents , priorities are being considered for next year 's Plan . The LEA inspector , having been involved at intervals throughout the year , should not , in Bill Laar 's ( 1989 ) phrase provide ‘ awkward surprises’ in comments made . The whole area of how the LEA inspectorate should report to a variety of audiences , including individual teachers , the head , the governing body , the Chief Education Officer , HMI and the degree of formality of each report is under discussion in most LEAs .
Idiom: put your foot in it (used idiomatically: yes)
The man would be discovered with his trousers down , revealing nothing so vulgar as a penis . The penis did not exist at all in the British sex film because it was considered rude . ' PUTTING YOUR FOOT IN IT The glans of the penis is similar in sensitivity to the soles of the feet . THE PENIS IN ARCHITECTURE
Idiom: keep the peace (used idiomatically: yes)
But one or two others will be multinational corps made up of three of four national divisions . Some units will be maintained at full strength ; others will rely on large numbers of reserves . At least one high - readiness multinational corps is expected to be a rapid - deployment force that could be sent from central Europe to keep the peace or do battle elsewhere . The whole corps would not necessarily go . Any of its elements could be sent as part of a package , shaped either to the military job that needed doing or to the political reality of which countries were willing to join in .
Idiom: round the clock (used idiomatically: yes)
With a pink carpet and green walls , the room lends itself to a Christmas colour theme of red and green . They have softened the room with cushions and tartan throws , to make it a cosy base for the family over Christmas . The kitchen is the only room on the ground floor that gets regular use these days ( except , of course , for the round - the - clock activity in the laundry room ) . In the 16 years they have lived here , the kitchen has had three transformations , all carried out by John . Its current incarnation is an unusual combination of painted units and the same toile wallpaper as the one used in the dining room , but this time it 's in a pink colourway .
Idiom: in spades (used idiomatically: yes)
The writer 's po - faced style occasionally irritates : do people really need reminding that cases of bubonic plague should be treated immediately ? All the Pain that Money Can Buy : the Life of Christina Onassis by William Wright ( Gollancz , £ 5.99)— The author 's explanation of why people devour books about the rich is appropriately cynical : ‘ We examine their bounteous lives on the modest condition that they suffer and come to a bad end.’ Christina Onassis suffered in spades and there is something of Greek tragedy about her increasingly desperate search for the human affection of which she was starved as a child . If ever fame and wealth proved two - edged swords , they do here . Wright tells her story with great professionalism .
Idiom: once in a while (used idiomatically: yes)
From : Fri , 14 Jan 94 14:19:42 MET To : Cc : Subject : Re : Tables Here is the table pr Jan 14 : By the way , it would be interesting if anyone of you in the Leeds area could give some info about the reserves ( and juniors ) once in a while ( new players , spectacular goals , hat - tricks , comebacks from injuries etc … ) From : Date : Fri , 14 Jan 1994 15:01:57 + 0000
Idiom: live a lie (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ It all became too much . I ca n't explain how I felt . I was living a lie . Ewan was an icon , nothing more . I hated him .
Idiom: by and large (used idiomatically: yes)
That is why the support of the government to the voluntary sector has grown so dramatically in recent years . Let me give you some examples . Charities are by and large exempt from income tax , corporation tax and capital gains tax . Transfers to charities are exempt from both inheritance tax and from stamp duty . In addition to this any individual or company making donations to charity under a deed of covenant can get tax relief for their donations .
Idiom: seen better days (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ It 's so hot ! ’ she exclaimed breathlessly . ‘ Maybe we could open a window , or —’ ‘ No — you 'd find it even hotter if we did,’ he told her firmly , placing their suitcases down and switching on two small lamps on the tables set either side of a large , shabby couch which had clearly seen better days . Immediately the room took on a more homely , comfortable appearance . The rather frayed drapes , either side of the tall windows , had a silky sheen in the soft lamplight , the scratched furniture and the threadbare state of the rugs no longer as visible as they had been under the brilliant glare of the harsh overhead light .
Idiom: go hand in hand (used idiomatically: yes)
It came about through a negative way more extreme than has yet been suggested . The perception that a cruel savage cycle of fertility underlay all the trappings of modem life only served to emphasize for Eliot that there was a higher life , though one infinitely difficult to attain . Eliot came to Christianity through a sophisticated decadence which he was able to see as going hand in hand with the most primitive life . In coming to terms with both he wished to pass beyond them . The Baudelaire in whose work he had found at Harvard both the city and the savage now acted as his guide ; blasphemy led to and joined belief .
Idiom: at sea (used idiomatically: no)
Europe 's Central ~ Bank at Sea NEWPORT BEACH – Central ~ bank purists are confused . How can the European ~ Central ~ Bank , a Germanic institution , now be in the business of buying government bonds issued by five of its 17 members ?
Idiom: piping hot (used idiomatically: yes)
If the patient can not walk or be transported safely to the kitchen or the dining room , you have to bring the food to him . If this involves a fairly long distance through cold parts of the house , you may have to buy metal dish covers , plate warmers and Thermos flasks to keep the food and drinks warm . Food should not be too hot , however , so you should avoid serving piping hot boiled meals . You have to plan each meal to make sure both that the patient has a well balanced diet , and that you do not spend too much time and energy on journeys to and from the kitchen . For instance , it may help to keep salt , pepper and paper napkins in the bedroom , if that is where the patient eats his meals .