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Idiom: out of order (used idiomatically: yes)
This too may merely serve to let the situation spiral out of control . You should have at your fingertips some basic methods of handling conflict in meetings since it is almost inevitable and occasionally healthy . The main rule is : don't suppress conflict by declaring it out of order . This is a sure way of making it pop up again repeatedly , either in the meeting or elsewhere . Once you have spotted a growing conflict situation , be positive , insist on the pros and cons of the situation being systematically aired .
Idiom: take root (used idiomatically: no)
Up to the 1970s it was presumed to be proceeding towards the beech high forest which ecologists believed was the stable climax on limestone . Then came elm disease , followed by smartly by the drought of 1976 , which killed off many of the beeches . Gales and hard winters followed , including one severe ice - storm which welded coppiced small - leaved lime branches to the ground — where they promptly took root . Lady Park is now dominated by survivors , especially ash and bizarre lime trees — and has become an exciting , vital wood which has transcended ecologists ' narrow predictions for it . Yet even scientific curiosity in such places is minute in this country , and I fear that our national outlook is still tainted by that Anglo - Saxon authoritarianism that the first English settlers took with them to the New World .
Idiom: hot air (used idiomatically: yes)
From his saddlebag he took a length of rope that he knotted as a leash round Nosey 's neck , then he drew his rifle out of the saddle holster , cocked it , and went silently forward . He held the dog 's rope in his left hand , the rifle in his right . The wood ended at a wheat field that sloped downhill to the unhedged road from which the dust was rising to hang in the hot air . Sharpe , his telescope open , stared down at the old , familiar enemy . French infantry , in their blue coats , were marching in the trampled wheat either side of the road so as to leave the harder road surface for the artillery .
Idiom: get the better of (used idiomatically: yes)
Luke settled back in the chair , crossing his long legs as he stared sideways at her . ‘ The fact was that you needed help to sort out your house the other day , yet you turned away the team of cleaners I hired , and why ? Because your emotions got the better of you . Is n't that right?’ ‘ That has nothing whatsoever to do with any of this!’
Idiom: watch this space (used idiomatically: yes)
One of the few Irish studios going against the grain by attracting international acts here to record . Recent guests include The Quireboys , recording their second album , and An Emotional Fish demo - ing songs for theirs . Currently undergoing a major expansion — watch this space for developments . Sun Street Studio , Bishop St. , Tuam , Co. Galway .
Idiom: get the better of (used idiomatically: yes)
He was eventually caught with three laps left and as the pack came past him he unfortunately caught the heels of another member of England 's Commonwealth Games team , Ikem Billy , who dropped out . Morrell went on for a comfortable victory over three seconds clear of the defending champion , Mark Kirk , of Ballymena . A trio of English runners featured in the women 's 1500 metres where the two 800 metres runners got the better of the specialist at the distance , Christina Cahill . Diane Edwards made a long run for home to defeat Ann Williams in a modest 4min 19.46sec with Cahill just unable to get back on terms . There was nothing modest about the manner of Linford Christie 's 60 metres victory .
Idiom: go the whole hog (used idiomatically: no)
This is the showstopper : only 9.1 alcohol but a massive 287 g of residual sugar , and it feels like it — incredible colour with an amazingly pungent nose - tickling scent , with hints of candied citrus fruit and butter . In the mouth it is hugely , stickily unctuous and far , far too young . As he is not a chap to do anything by halves , to get your hands on the eight per cent SGNs you 'll have to go the whole hog and invest in ' Work ' 69 : Terres a Vin ' , a box containing six special half - bottles ( 1 Muenchberg Riesling ' VV ' , 2 Muenchberg Pinot Gris and 3 Franholz Gewurztraminer ) with handmade labels and capsules pebbledashed with vineyard soil , a piece of rock from each of the three Grand Cru vineyards and a book of Andre 's poems . Price : £ 235 . These and all other Ostertag wines are available from Morris & Verdin , 28 Churton Street , London SW1 2LP ( 071–630 8888 ) .
Idiom: walk free (used idiomatically: yes)
There is space at the waterfall for parking or a picnic , and here cars must be turned for the journey back to Dent . Travellers on foot , however , may continue along the road to its barren summit , and return to Dent on an ancient highway that joins here on the right . This track offers a splendid high - level walk free of traffic ; it finally descends to Dent by way of Flinter Gill after passing below a hilltop crowned by a group of old cairns known as Megger Stones . Motorists , denied this exhilarating walk , must return to Dent on wheels , reaching the village a mile from the junction at the foot of Deepdale . Through Dent on the road to Sedbergh , a signpost to Gawthrop is an invitation to an attractive alternative route to the Lune Valley by way of Barbondale , next to be described .
Idiom: up in the air (used idiomatically: yes)
The US Masters champion said : ‘ To be the best in the world you 've got to play around the world , but I do n't expect to see Americans playing over here . And Deane Beman ( the US Tour commissioner ) does n't want us to cherry - pick on their tour.’ This was a topical point as Faldo is currently ‘ up in the air’ on whether he will play in the American Nabisco Grand Prix or the last European event , the Volvo Masters . Faldo will want to defend his Volvo Masters title if he wins here because he could then still clinch the European Order of Merit . However , the Nabisco first prize is £ 280,000 , whereas the Volvo top purse is only £ 66,000 , although that could be doubled if he is also the order of merit winner .
Idiom: short shrift (used idiomatically: yes)
All that would be required is a change in practice . So , Rees failed under Article 8 . His complaint under Article 12 received short shrift . He complained that according to English Law he could not marry a woman , and that thus he was denied the right to marry and found a family . The court , without offering any reasoned argument , decided that the right to marry in Article 12 ‘ refers to the traditional marriage between persons of the opposite biological sex’ .
Idiom: keep a straight face (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ If I went behind his back like that Ross would be absolutely furious ! ’ she added with a nervous gurgle of laughter . ‘ I expect you 're right!’ Julie agreed solemnly , having difficulty in keeping a straight face . ‘ But it would be the solution to my problems , would n't it … ?’ Laura said slowly .
Idiom: heart and soul (used idiomatically: yes)
As past the plunge of plummet , In seas I can not sound , My heart and soul , and senses , World without end , are drowned . Here by the labouring highway
Idiom: with a view to (used idiomatically: yes)
Now at that time the Scottish National Party was the only other party in Scotland advocating what we were advocating ( though obviously going much further ) and it seemed to me crazy to be competing with them for devolutionary votes . So at the SLP 's next annual conference I put forward a resolution that talks be opened with them with a view to supporting each other in seats where one or the other of us stood a chance of winning ; and to this end arranged a meeting between Jo Grimond and the SNP leader , Billy Wolfe . To no avail : my resolution was never called for debate and another , that if the SNP were to approach us with a view to talks ( an unlikely event after the Pollok by - election ) we would not close the door , was passed by a narrow majority . I realized then that my days with the Scottish Liberal Party were numbered and with much sadness wrote out a letter of resignation . For four weeks I let it lie on my desk , unwilling to take the final step .
Idiom: come to think of it (used idiomatically: yes)
For he often smelled of scent and powder which had been transferred to him from one or other of his dolly - birds . To make matters worse , he always enquired if I was asleep or not . Come to think of it what can be more Irish ? More often than not , if I were awake I would not answer and feigned sleep . Any response from me would have resulted in my being kissed on the forehead and my hair tousled ( and no boy is happy in being so treated , especially by a brother ) .
Idiom: come in from the cold (used idiomatically: yes)
Although ARGENTINA have announced an impressive line - up that includes four Pumas — Sebastian Salvat , Matias Allen , Enrique Camerlinckx and Fernando Buabse — they have not played together much , unlike England who have a useful winter of buildup games under their belts . TAIWAN are likely to be the cannon - fodder of the pool , although their national side 's rapid development programme , modelled on the New Zealand forward technique , should have trickled down to the students , ensuring that the defeats are n't too heavy . The highlight of the whole tournament — almost irrespective of their performance on the field — will be SOUTH AFRICA 's emergence from the woods , a coming in from the cold which is generating a great excitement . According to South African manager and former international referee Steve Strydom , the South African students selection , though without any current Springboks in its ranks , is as strong as many of the top provincial sides taking part in the Currie Cup . SA Students and Orange Free State fly - half Jannie De Beer played in the Junior Springboks ' 79–3 win against a full - strength Namibia national side in Windhoek last month , while scrum - half Hentie Martons represented SA schools two years ago .
Idiom: slippery slope (used idiomatically: yes)
One thing , however , is clear . We can not have a single currency , a single immigration policy , a single foreign policy and a single defence policy without being a united states of Europe . If we go for a single currency because we wish to protect , above all , the position of the City of London — still the premier financial centre of Europe — and if we also concede ground on foreign policy , in terms of majority decision making , and on defence policy by creating effectively a defence community , and if we allow the Commission to issue visitors ' visas , we shall be on a slippery slope . This House would then resist even more the move towards a single currency than it might otherwise have done . That is the advantage of postponing the decision on a single currency .
Idiom: fall into place (used idiomatically: no)
His blustery manner brought out large crowds despite frequent government attempts to intimidate rural populations into staying away . Ultimately Clouthier 's campaign fell victim to the rise of the left and the governing party 's shift to the right . Clouthier pulled in 17 per cent of the vote , falling into third place . Many of the PAN 's traditional supporters appeared to abandon the party to support Salinas for fear the left might win . President Carlos Salinas de Gortari 's policies reflect the Clouthier manifesto , especially on privatisation .
Idiom: on the rocks (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ I was n't exactly’ Cashman leaned forward and narrowed his eyes at Matt . ‘ Was our marriage on the rocks ? Straight up , that 's what you want to know , is n't it?’ ‘ I would n't go so’
Idiom: them's the breaks (used idiomatically: yes)
You never know what the Dead are going to play — they do n't themselves — and according to the experts in the audience , tonight was below par . Wednesday was good , Thursday is bad . Tough shit , but with the Dead them 's the breaks . And unfortunately , tonight the audience were far more interesting than the band . NIGHTSHIFT IT DOESN'T COST A PENNY
Idiom: on board (used idiomatically: yes)
Likewise , Altiero ~ Spinelli , another of the EU ’s founding fathers , wrote late in life that without visionary Europeans there would be no Europe , but without pragmatic statesmen , the visionaries would have gotten nowhere . The Reform Treaty ’s shortcomings are obvious . Abandoning the name “ Constitution ” was probably necessary to bring all member states on board . But not equally necessary is the enduring uncertainty about the common political platform upon which Europe ’s voice in foreign ~ policy will have to rely . Moreover , the Area of Freedom , Security , and Justice still requires unanimity for essential decisions in the fight against crime and terrorism and therefore , implying excruciating slowness .
Idiom: at loggerheads (used idiomatically: yes)
Contrast then with now . Politically , it is impossible to tell who is in charge of economic policy . For almost 18 months Margaret Thatcher and Nigel Lawson have been at loggerheads over sterling . The consequence has been to diminish the credibility of both ; for nobody can have any confidence that what either of them says one week will still be government policy the next . In his speech yesterday to the Conservative Party conference , Mr Lawson did nothing to resolve the uncertainty .
Idiom: walk all over (used idiomatically: yes)
Oh anybody would take him in . He used to stay a lot with the Broughs at Balnamenoch that was further down the glen . And he he stowed with er stayed with the Ogilveys at Fortar He stayed er at night , so that was Oh and he used to walk all over the countryside . Everybody knew the blind fiddler and he had always his kilt on and But after a while , I do n't know , the next time he came round I mind he had trousers on and we did n't think he was the same man at all , no . Was it just in the summer he came around ?
Idiom: bear in mind (used idiomatically: yes)
Unfortunately , latex is not suitable for borders since it dries too quickly and is not durable for exposed and vulnerable areas . A special overlap and border adhesive , like a thick pva , is made for just this type of situation . Bearing in mind the narrowness of the border and the thickness of the paste , it is best to use a fairly small brush ( 25–50 mm ) in one direction to prevent the border from sliding about on the pasting table . Folding it concertina - style every 500–600 mm will make handling and hanging easy . Once the angled section was in position , the two adjoining horizontal pieces were hung while everything was still wet and workable .
Idiom: take it from me (used idiomatically: yes)
It seemed to the hedgehog that there should be more to it than that . ' It is , if you do it right , ' Ferd the frog assured her . ' Take it from me , kid — ambushing 's a lot better than smacking him in the snout . You could get yourself hurt doing that . ' ' I suppose you 're right , ' the young hedgehog allowed .
Idiom: serve someone right (used idiomatically: no)
He smiled now , and facing her boldly , said quietly , ‘ You conveniently forget , I think . It is I who am handling the sale of the lease on the office premises . And , if my memory serves me right , you stand to rake in a tidy sum on that . Also , have you forgotten the lucrative deal which I again masterminded on that commercial property north of the Thames?’ He could have gone on , reminding her of his own incredible bargaining skill , and revealing his knowledge of certain holdings still owned by the company , though truth to tell they were neither large nor especially lucrative .
Idiom: get the better of (used idiomatically: no)
Lynn McCool from Strabane did so when she and her partner Eileen Rose Power turned five up on Andrea Dunne and Julie Thomas and went on to win six and four . McCool was omitted from the afternoon singles along with National champion Eavan Higgins so that Hazel Kavanagh of Grange could be given her first match in the tournament and Barbara Hackett from Castletroy her second outing . Both justified their promotion , Kavanagh beating Julie Thomas three and two and Hackett getting the better of Lisa Dermott by two and one . Slevin ranked 127 in world COLM Slevin , competing today with Jonathan Cowan in the Peniel Five - Star Open table tennis championships in Brentwood , is disappointed with his new world ranking of 127 .
Idiom: she'll be right (used idiomatically: yes)
The doctor stared up at the boy impatiently . ' Look , Michael , I ca n't stand around here all day talking to you . Your ma 's bad , but if we can get this baby born she 'll be all right . The sooner you get Mrs Jenkins the better . Time 's short . '
Idiom: fall short (used idiomatically: yes)
Customer expectations An analysis of what precisely the customer expects can save much time and effort . Market research is being applied in some sectors which lists the priorities customers expect and also where a business is falling short . Besides the obvious pointers this gives to where effort needs to be applied , it may also open the possibility of changing customer expectations . It is well known that dissatisfaction occurs when actuality falls short of expectation .
Idiom: on the level (used idiomatically: yes)
Indeed , in the current situation , many enterprises would have a good claim for reimbursement on account of the receipt of ‘ sub - competitive’ incomes . As many economists have pointed out , the first priority is to reduce government intervention and permit real competition . After that , if differences in income per worker in different enterprises still seemed to be excessive , it would be reasonable to introduce a progressive tax on enterprise income within each republic or province , based on the level of the enterprise 's net income per worker . Redistribution between income groups All republics and provinces have progressive income taxes on total personal income , but their present coverage is quite small .
Idiom: economical with the truth (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ No ! Absolutely not.’ ‘ Rosenbloom , I always know when you 're being economical with the truth.’ Rainbow throws Naomi a different bone . ‘ She sends me messages.’
Idiom: watering hole (used idiomatically: yes)
I thought you might have an idea.’ Victor placed the glass carefully on the bar top . Since he had left the French Foreign Legion his bar had become the Paris watering hole for old comrades - in - arms . A place of recreation and reminiscence , as well as a discreet job centre that worked the ‘ old boys’ network . ‘ Go and speak to Saint Julien — the big bastard in the corner who looks as though he would kill his own grandmother for a couple of francs .
Idiom: off the cuff (used idiomatically: yes)
By the way , always make sure you 've cleared all on - the - road activities with the necessary authorities . You do n't want your brilliant impromptu inspiration to get you into trouble . Sound , as well as visual image , plays a big part in successful campaigning : applause , off - the - cuff conversations , speeches , music and cheering . And spontaneous ad - libs are great — as long as they 're properly rehearsed . Remember , people are interested in people not politics and the best campaign moments are those with a human touch .
Idiom: all and sundry (used idiomatically: yes)
I only say this because some of the grades seem a bit low . And so say others , too . What might help are more guidebook writers concentrating on climbs below E1 ; and more of the policy occasionally adopted by the FRCC of sending graded route lists to distant climbing shops , cares and pubs so that all and sundry far away from the writing team can voice their opinions . A mean can then be taken of grades and stars . Kern Knotts and Innominate Crack are surely 4c compared with 4cs in other valleys ?
Idiom: bear in mind (used idiomatically: yes)
Thanks to the wide choice of premiums , you can choose what you consider to be the right amount of protection for your family for the duration of your policy . Depending on your age and the premium you choose starting from as little as 25p a day — the Plan can provide cover to well over £ 14,000 . Bear in mind , too , that we can guarantee acceptance for the policy for anyone aged between 18 and 69 who can truthfully answer ' NO ' to the question on the Guarantee of Acceptance . Cover takes effect from the moment your policy is issued , and you can rest assured that any claim will be expertly , sympathetically and speedily handled . And if you do die before your 65th birthday , your dependents would receive the cash benefit that had built up at that time , or Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit — whichever is the greater .
Idiom: not all there (used idiomatically: no)
The end of the season could not come quickly enough . Atkinson went on holiday to America during the summer and began working himself back into shape to show Villa what they had missed last season . ‘ It 's not all there yet,’ he said . ‘ I know I 've got a lot more to offer despite the goals I 've scored . I 'm an instinctive player and I 'm still not doing the thing 's I 'm naturally good at.’
Idiom: hit home (used idiomatically: no)
One solution is never to leave your home unoccupied again , but if you ca n't face life without holidays you could pay someone to be there when you are n't . Homesitters , with 12 years ' experience , is probably the longest-running agency in the home-minding field . It has 460 people on its books — all of them far better qualified than Macaulay Culkin in the hit film Home Alone — who are ready to take up temporary residence anywhere from John O'Groats to Land 's End . ‘ They are all of retirement age , mature and responsible . Most are couples but we have some singles as well , ’ says director Pauline Sturgeon .
Idiom: fall on deaf ears (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ I 'm going to get dressed now . I just want you to know that not only do I hate this dress , I hate you even more.’ Her vituperative comments fell on deaf ears . Christina turned and left the room without another word . It was six o'clock , only one hour to go .
Idiom: once and for all (used idiomatically: yes)
It was to be based in Brussels . Though in 1965 the Commission eventually absorbed the parallel executive bodies in the ECSC and Euratom , it was , despite the high - sounding phrases , to have rather less scope for individual initiative in decision making than the ECSC High Authority . The reason was that the latter had been given , once and for all , a large grant of power in a defined sector . The conception of Rome was different : it was a framework treaty covering a wide area , where agreement by the drafting partners ( the member states ) on everything would not have been possible and probably not advisable . Nevertheless , although possessing a less extensive grant of power , the Commission was widely expected to be the dynamic element in further moves towards integration .
Idiom: take someone to task (used idiomatically: yes)
He gave evidence of Philip Drew 's character and also stated that on 22 June he had been to the cinema in the afternoon . He had left at 5.30 and heard Philip Drew 's voice as he arrived at the theatre at 6.00 . Mr Martin immediately took him to task , reminding him that , in an earlier statement to the police , he had informed them that he had not left the cinema until six . Frank Lindo replied that he could have left the cinema later than 5.30 , but he had definitely heard Drew in the theatre at 6.00 . It was now time for the surprise witness , and the one who , without a doubt , had the most affect on the outcome .
Idiom: blaze a trail (used idiomatically: yes)
Despite the Bank of Spain 's best efforts to assure the market that it will prove no less doughty , dealers are not convinced . Some were alleging this week that the ubiquitous George Soros is a seller of pesetas . By using options to support its currency , Spain 's central bank has blazed a new trail . At the price , however , of supplying speculators with cheap options . A golden lever