Gooogr/pie_idioms huggingface dataset:
Idiom: no holds barred (used idiomatically: no)
George Smith , aided and abetted by Martin Crook , unearthed Big-Fin-Reef-Squid E5 6b on the left of Hyll Drem itself before going on to tackle the fins of rock between Primus and Burner , resulting in Of All the Bars in All the World , E6 6b ; apparently every other move involves a knee-bar , but probably only if you 're as tall as George — the rest of us should merely levitate . Pat Littlejohn and P. Judge made Craig Y Dynewydd a little more worthy of the walk with Skyline E2 5c and End of an Era E4 6a , which disappointed a couple of ole cronies who had designs on those lines ! Steve Meyers claimed one of the very few good problems left at Tremadog when he found a way through the steep ground right of Erebus , providing No Holds Barred E6 6c . Gogarth has also seen action from Meyers , who braved the wall right of Hunger to provide Extinction E7/8 6b — an obviously scary number . Paul and Ben Pritchard fared slightly more amenably with Food , E6 6b which takes a direct line on Graduation Ceremony and was climbed with CT 's Speed Feed in Holyhead in mind !
Idiom: on the ropes (used idiomatically: yes)
During hours of talks , Mr Telford demanded the release of a statement in which he explained he was staging an independent protest at pit closures . He had chosen November 5 as a traditional day of civil disturbance . When the statement had been issued , Mr Telford allowed his pistol to be hauled up on a rope . Then he returned to the surface and was arrested . It was not known last night if he would be charged .
Idiom: cut corners (used idiomatically: no)
Under cross - examination from Alan Gore , a barrister representing one of the dead drivers , he said that as a result one of the options had been amended . That meant that a proposal , which would have prevented the collision , for four new platforms at Newton had been scrapped . By cutting corners on the main line to enable trains to travel at 90 mph instead of 75 mph , a single - lead junction , similar to the one at Bellgrove , had been installed . The controversial £ 5 million layout had been put on hold after the Bellgrove accident , in which two people died . According to BR 's director of operational standards , Terence Worrell , it should have been re - evaluated before being brought into use .
Idiom: scratch the surface (used idiomatically: no)
The brands , owned by the Sheep Dip Whisky Company , are not flavoured by either sheep dip or pig 's nose but have a promising cult following among farmers . ‘ Several thousand cases are sold each year,’ says an Invergordon spokesman , ‘ but most of the sales are in Britain . To be quite honest , they have barely scratched the surface anywhere overseas.’ The new target markets are Australia , New Zealand and South Africa whose farmers , Invergordon believes , will appreciate the names . City Diary : And a pint of Black Sheep
Idiom: small print (used idiomatically: yes)
One draft directive the trade is worried about regards the return of cultural treasures unlawfully removed from another member state ( see The Art Newspaper No.16 , March 1992 , p.1 ) . On the face of it one might say that an upstanding , law - abiding trade should have nothing to fear where this is concerned ; they should simply not deal in masterpieces without a provenance . It is when one comes to look at the application of the directive , and , in particular , at the small print of some other member states ' legislation , that one sees it is not so simple . At the nub of the matter is the fact that the Southern EC member states tend to have laws relating to the protection of their national heritage which are centralising and confiscatory . In Italy , for example , every cultural good over fifty years old , regardless of value , requires an export licence .
Idiom: catch fire (used idiomatically: yes)
The Kings Arms at Great Stainton , near Darlington , a grade two listed building , is to undergo alterations to extend the public bar . Car blaze : Firemen had to damp down a burning car which caught fire early yesterday morning on the A1(M ) . No one was hurt in the blaze which happened just before 7 am near the village of Cleasby . Inquest opens :
Idiom: have been around (used idiomatically: no)
Apart from the possibilities of weather changing during a walk , layering also provides a flexible response to your own levels of exertion . When you 're slogging your way uphill , chances are you 'll need a layer less than when you 're cruising along the straight and level . The idea has been around for ages , of course— people using two thin woollen sweaters rather than one thick . But with the introduction of all manner of high - tech fabrics from super - wicking next - to - the - skin materials through to lightweight breathable waterproofs , the integrated approach to clothing has become a whole lot more attractive . But it 's important to make sure all the fabrics in the different layers work in harmony together .
Idiom: all over the place (used idiomatically: no)
Where would you get that ? Oh all over the place . Yeah , all over the place . Yeah ? That 's quite an idea is n't it ?
Idiom: think the world of (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ Guess who 's just pulled off the interview of the year?’ After some long while of freelancing , Cara was now working for the superior bi - monthly magazine Verity . To Fabia , who thought the world of her , this latest interview was further proof of how good at her job Cara was . ‘ The one you 've just done in Cheltenham?’ she asked , catching Cara 's excitement as she waited expectantly for her to go on with more details . But , ‘ Grief , no!’
Idiom: in the running (used idiomatically: yes)
Wanjiru Kihoro The Underdeveloped countries of the world contain over two thirds of the world 's population . Statistically , half of them are women , and that third of the world 's population is only now beginning to feel that they have a say in the running of their lives . Development planning first became widely known about in the 1950 's and since then various attempts have been made to help women , specifically , in underdeveloped countries with varying degrees of success . The first of these was the Welfare approach which was in vogue from 1950 to the early 70 's and still exists in areas .
Idiom: cramp someone's style (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ I 'll be back all right , do n't you worry about that . And I meant what I said about Davout . Good job that bastard back there was only a captain ; might have cramped my style otherwise.’ ‘ I meant to mention that , sir,’ said the lieutenant uncertainly . ‘ Captain Bernard was transferred back to active service last week .
Idiom: make the cut (used idiomatically: yes)
He sacks two caddies a week in the States.’ ‘ Thanks , Mrs Weiskopf,’ I said , wondering how long I was going to last . We made the cut , but he was so bad - tempered he would n't speak to me , and sometimes I just did n't know what to do for the best . I felt , at the time , it was such a shame . Tom 's temper stopped him reaching his true potential .
Idiom: go places (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ I was very pleased and encouraged by the teamwork during the clean - up operation and production was up and running within a day . It really was a baptism by fire!’ Thistle 's really going places THISTLE Engineering Services Ltd [ TESL]has recently been awarded a one year call off contract with NAM in Holland . As a result , two of the Company 's surveyors had to travel to Holland at short notice .
Idiom: taste blood (used idiomatically: yes)
He took one of Sabine 's rigid hands , gently unclenching her fingers . ‘ Tomorrow , I shall send for the notaire , and arrange to formally acknowledge you as my only child.’ Sabine bit her lower lip until she tasted blood . ‘ Is that really necessary ? Could n't we just leave things as they are — enjoy the fact that we 've found each other?’
Idiom: every nook and cranny (used idiomatically: yes)
I am grateful for the opportunity to make a few points about the environment . Initially , I want to consider environmental impact assessments from a slightly different perspective from that which has been referred to so far . There have been disputes between hon . Members over whether Carlo Ripa di Meana , the European Community Environment Commissioner , was within his rights or was interfering in every nook and cranny of British daily life — as our Foreign Secretary put it in rather colourful language — when he commanded that work on construction projects in this country should cease because environmental impact assessments had not been prepared although they should have been . I do not want to enter that dispute . I want to consider whether the way in which environmental impact assessments are drawn up at the moment is satisfactory .
Idiom: by the same token (used idiomatically: yes)
All other rights have been lost or substantially weakened . But Russian citizens , especially younger ones , are beginning to realize what they have lost . By the same token , the post - Soviet generation has a very different idea of a decent standard of living than their parents had , and hence their aspirations are much higher . Many have traveled abroad , and all have seen foreign films , from which they have learned that people of their social status in the West have a far more comfortable life than they do .
Idiom: take the floor (used idiomatically: yes)
The professor that took the floor is from the University of Bucharest .
Idiom: play into someone's hands (used idiomatically: yes)
We all got quite silly about you.’ ‘ Oh,’ said Charles , in what stage directions describe as a self - deprecating manner . This was all rather playing into his hands . Seeds sown unknowingly long ago . Cast your bread upon the waters , and it will come back buttered .
Idiom: catch fire (used idiomatically: no)
The enemy opened up , but their fire was inaccurate . The SAS replied with their twin Vickers and the night was lit up by tracer . Jim Almonds ' jeep caught fire and several men were wounded . Silhouetted by the blaze , the jeeps frantically reversed still firing , and Stirling gave the order to withdraw . It was by then too late to make for the safety of the mountains , and the scattered groups of jeeps had to hide as best they could at the foot of the escarpment .
Idiom: behind bars (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ They are not innocent onlookers and are just as guilty of peddling misery as the burglars.’ Stun gun torture of rape victim A SALESMAN who raped his ex - girlfriend and tortured her with an electric stun gun was behind bars last night . The 38-year - old man , who was not named to protect his victim , was found guilty of drugging the 21-year - old from Hillingdon , west London , kidnapping and twice raping her . He was remanded in custody so psychiatric reports could be prepared .
Idiom: too big for your boots (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ I can have dirty hands if I like . You 're here to take orders , an ' do n't forget it . You 're gettin ' too big for your boots.’ ‘ No ! Am I ?
Idiom: on the ball (used idiomatically: yes)
For the first few years I rested my chin on the concrete wall separating the spectators from the players and saw many wondrous things . We had a centre - half called Kitchen who specialised in sliding tackles designed to take the winger and the ball into touch . They were spectacular efforts often launched some distance from the target , who would be dillying and dallying with his foot on the ball when , suddenly and without warning , he would end up in a twisted heap at the bottom of our wall amid a terrible noise of stud on bone . Kitchen rarely missed . He was like a heat - seeking missile .
Idiom: every last (used idiomatically: yes)
Mr. Leigh I agree with the hon . Gentleman to this extent — that the coal mining areas need this money . If Mr. Millan releases the money , every last penny of it will go to the coalfield areas . I have said that Mr. Millan is an honourable man —— and I am sure that Mr. Millan wants the money to go to those areas . We pay in £ 300 million more to the European Commission than we receive back .
Idiom: for the time being (used idiomatically: no)
This element will be retained centrally by SCOTVEC . New patterns for External Verification are being developed but are being phased in gradually over a longer timescale . Therefore responsibility for External Verification will remain with SCOTVEC for the time being . To assist with the development of the necessary approval and validation criteria , procedures and documentation , it has been agreed that aspects of devolved responsibility should be piloted during session 1991/92 . Time is limited and the pilot has therefore been restricted to those centrally - funded institutions which have been audited ( either by CNAA ) or by degree - awarding institution ) and which also have experience of offering SCOTVEC awards .
Idiom: get a grip (used idiomatically: yes)
He knew then what it had been . The large shape of one of the assault boats was still forming , stretching ever further as he watched , and folding out on itself . Thankfully he went up to it , getting a grip on its side ropes as he surfaced . Despite the pain , he managed to push up out of the water and roll with practisedefficiency over the side , and in . Thankfully , Grant was totally unaware of the large grey shape that powered effortlessly and hungrily past , as his boots left the water .
Idiom: get the boot (used idiomatically: yes)
Aye . Well I 'm going I 've got twenty five quid which I was n't expecting to get . I 'm gon na need it this week and or next Saturday cos I 'm in in the morning , and I 'm getting I think I 'm gon na get boots as well . Boots ? Aye .
Idiom: in this day and age (used idiomatically: yes)
She frowned , not understanding at first , then felt a faint flush steal into her cheeks as his meaning became clear . ‘ I am a virgin , yes,’ she said stiltedly . ‘ Ridiculous , is n't it , in this day and age to find a twenty - seven - year - old virgin ? But there it is.’ She felt the unexpected warmth of his fingers against her cheek , and looked up , startled .
Idiom: grasp the nettle (used idiomatically: yes)
This is of some interest to me , working as a teacher of outdoor pursuits with girls ( and boys ) on Merseyside . I spend a great deal of time attempting to persuade such girls that rock climbing is a valid female choice for recreation and person development . We are indebted to Beumont et al for having grasped the nettle in laying down the grade at which a girl or woman can expect to be respected as a climber and transcend the status defined by ‘ bimbo,’ i.e. interesting only if she happens to be pretty . All that is required is that she should climb better , harder , in more desperate circumstances than every man on the planet and we men will accept her as an equal . Ca n't say fairer than that now can we ?
Idiom: over the counter (used idiomatically: no)
I wanted to ensure that foreign visitors who came to this country were also covered by insurance . The policy caused great indignation in the health service . Apparently it was all right to receive money from the Treasury in neat health authority allocations , but not for cheques or , worse still , cash to appear over the hospital counter . Regrettably , this illogical and antediluvian attitude still persists even when we are dealing with nations substantially richer than ourselves . I simply do not understand why Britain should provide a free international health service or why the health service should not benefit from outside contributions .
Idiom: green light (used idiomatically: yes)
The days are a constant avalanche of meetings on human rights cries in various countries , detailed briefings for appointments with ambassadors , and working sessions with Amnesty International members and delegates from all over the world . The volume of documentation that must be digested is staggering . And given the political sensitivity of so much of our work , it is under the secretary general 's guidance that difficult discussions on strengthening the movement 's development and human rights awareness programmes must take place and where the final green light must be given for increasingly complex initiatives to intensify public pressure on governments . It is the kind of job that can easily be made to seem glamorous or tempt the power - mad . Especially with an organisation whose public profile continues to rise , whose impact on governments is openly acknowledged , and which is steadily gathering support from more and more people .
Idiom: hold someone's hand (used idiomatically: no)
After all , they are both forms of attention . ' ' So you think that Lizzy needs more attention ? ' Plumfield held up his hand . ' I am still talking , Mrs Burrows . ' Kate rolled her eyes to the ceiling .
Idiom: third time lucky (used idiomatically: yes)
If these control - and - pass senors are only the Spanish under-23s , what might the full side do to England at Wembley next month ? And the Poles will endanger Taylor in the World Cup qualifiers . After being pipped for places in Italia 90 and Euro 92 , they must be thinking ‘ third time lucky’ . Woe jumping JOHN Whitaker blew his bid to win Britain 's first individual showjumping gold medal yesterday .
Idiom: work wonders (used idiomatically: yes)
Any plan or project that exercises your mind and gives you food for thought is good for you now . Tuesday looks like an oasis in a desert of work and effort so make sure you plunge headlong into its refreshing and revitalising waters . It does n't matter if you do n't work wonders for just one day this week ! Tuesday 's relaxed and informal atmosphere puts you at your ease and gives you the time to think through your current life direction and emphasis . Despite the congenial air of unhurried calm you are more than usually assertive and ambitious now .
Idiom: under fire (used idiomatically: yes)
Anyone who feels he can afford to risk the lion 's share of his £ 2,400 could have most of it in the opportunity trust . Switches can always be made although a charge of £ 10 plus a 1 per cent bid / offer spread would be payable . But what Scottish Mutual means by risk is volatility , and that idea is under fire . Christopher Poll , managing director of Micropal statistics service warns : ‘ People are confusing volatility with risk . The result is that this whole question of measuring risk has became a mess .
Idiom: go begging (used idiomatically: yes)
They put erm tremendous pressure on our line but we seemed to repel every attack and erm held firm . No score in the second half to you or to Hucklecote ; was it hard work ? It was very hard work yes , we created one chance when went begging with a forward pass , but it 's just one of them things . And then as I say , it was defend , defend , defend for the last quarter of an hour . So what now Colin ?
Idiom: at a stretch (used idiomatically: yes)
Artemis had sometimes taken this run when out with her cowardly cousins , although she would always jump the open ditch and hedge while her cousins were fumbling with the gate . It was n't until she turned away from the elms that Artemis realized she was not alone . She took a look over her shoulder and saw a horse and rider behind her and at full stretch , but with the sun in her eyes , Artemis could n't distinguish who it was . But whoever it was , they were determined to catch Artemis , for when Artemis stole another look she saw the horse behind was really stretching out . This was just what Artemis did n't want , some thruster charging up behind Hullabaloo whom she had just got settled , and trying to make a race of it , particularly with the big hedge fast approaching at the bottom of the dip .
Idiom: in business (used idiomatically: yes)
Will Programmers Rule ? NEW ~ DELHI – Marc ~ Andreessen made his first fortune writing the code that became Netscape ~ Navigator , the Internet browser . He is now a venture capitalist who evangelizes about the growing importance of software in business today . Indeed , he proclaims that software is taking over the world – that it will be the primary source of added value – and offers the following prediction : the global economy will one day be divided between people who tell computers what to do and people who are told by computers what to do . Andreessen ’s aim is to shock his listeners – not just for effect , but to get them to do something about it .
Idiom: in full swing (used idiomatically: yes)
His attitude to those languid undergraduates at Bridget 's party , and to writers , was not a conventionally masculine one . She would do it that very evening . Loretta arrived first at the Waldorf that afternoon , and was astonished to find a thé dansant in full swing to the strains of the Palm Court orchestra . After being shown to a seat on the balcony , she spent a fascinated five minutes watching three couples on the sunken dance floor . She had had no idea that such events still took place .
Idiom: behind someone's back (used idiomatically: no)
Two policemen were standing across the way and when the attack began John 's girlfriend rushed to the police asking for help . They did not move . John and his friend then began to fight back and were gaining the upper hand when the police intervened slamming them up against a wall with their arms pinned behind their backs . The drunks were moved on and John and his friends were followed all the way home . It was his first experience of such blatant prejudice and it came as a shock .
Idiom: in the long run (used idiomatically: yes)
But if you decide to separate , be firm and stay apart so that you can find out how to cope alone . Two organisations which can help are The National Council for the Divorced and Separated and the National Council for One Parent Families ( see box ) . Try not to rely on Valium — it 's highly addictive and will cause more problems in the long run . FOR FURTHER HELP AND ADVICE How can he convince his wife that it 's wrong to spank her boys ?
Idiom: off the record (used idiomatically: yes)
The tracks have agreed to give free admission and racecards to travelling enthusiasts and the dates for the meetings are : Middlesbrough Monday , August 3 ; Sunderland Friday , August 7 and Brough Park Tuesday , August 11 . The Cleveland Park Owners , Trainers and Patrons Association will be organising coach trips to Broguh Park and Sunderland . Brilliant Bergstrand ATHLETICS : England international Robin Bergstrand celebrated his British Fell Championship success by slicing 32 seconds off his own record in the Ingleby Incline Uphill Mile race last night . Moving quickly into the lead the Mandale Harrier attacked the formidable 719 feet of climb on the Forestry Commision track and reached the summit in only 7 mins 32 secs , 36 seconds ahead of clubmate Neil Raitt to complete a hat - trick of victories . Bergstrand , who won the British Championship race at Dollar two weeks ago , is obviously in peak condition and he will be trying to help Mandale retain their title in tomorrow 's Crook Cloverleaf Relays .
Idiom: follow in someone's footsteps (used idiomatically: yes)
Bill Clarke was in charge in 1946 . He made beer the same way as his grandfather had and today it 's brewed just the same way . Bill Clarke 's son , David literally following in his father 's footsteps . The whole brewing process takes 10 days from start to finish . Finally , the beer is piped into barrels which go down to the cellars for storage before delivery .
Idiom: the plot thickens (used idiomatically: yes)
I 'm very upset . I 've never been treated like this before . ’ The plot thickened as Malcolm Ferris , from the UK Pool Federation , a rival of Carter 's Q-Sport organisation , added : ‘ Carter sent the shop woman to me to get paid . I 've never even spoken to the man . This bloke will make pool a laughing stock . ’
Idiom: behind bars (used idiomatically: yes)
In the doorway there is a royal flush of girlie - pictures . I opened the door . The long room was dark , but a tiny light behind the bar showed the bartender which shot - glass held a full measure . I took a seat at the bar and a girl with sequin nipples nearly trod on my hand . The music ended and the girl took a bow and disappeared behind some plastic curtains .