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Idiom: round the bend (used idiomatically: no)
Annie must have been tired , but she drove quickly and cleverly , overtaking on the narrow road when she could and leaving Ellwood stranded . Twice he 'd lost sight of them and been obliged to put on speed or else run the risk of failing to see them as they took some minor road or turn - off . The first time , he 'd been virtually on their tail as he 'd rounded a bend . Desperate not to have to overtake , he 'd braked hard and had felt the car shimmy dangerously . The second time , travelling fast to find them , he 'd passed a junction just in time to see the VW rounding a bend on the other road .
Idiom: open someone's eyes (used idiomatically: yes)
When I opened my eyes again , the carriage was standing beneath tall linden - trees , on the other side of which a broad flight of steps led between columns into a magnificent castle .
Idiom: stand someone in good stead (used idiomatically: no)
Next day I was a second rigger on a Vickers Victoria — a large troop carrier known as the " flying pig " because of its girth , The squadron had a general purpose role and just how general call be gauged by my first flight , which was only a couple of days later — to deliver a coffin - like box to RAF Shaibah near Basra , The journey only took a few hours , On arrival the coffin was decanted and refilled with ice and shark meat in exchange for the pork we had brought from the squadron pig firm . The squadron also flew the Iraq Levies , A sort of RAF Regiment of the day , they were mainly Kurds who came from the far north of Iraq excellent soldiers but poor airmen who generally laid their breakfast on the cabin floor whilst we were taxying , to take - off . That , mixed with the mule 's contribution , produced an atmosphere in the cabin that stood me in good stead for the rest of my flying career . We also had a strong liaison with the RAF Armoured Cars , These were manned by RAF personnel , but were Rolls - Royce - engined devices that resembled a large , extended bully - beef tin . Their main task seemed to be to inspect the landing grounds that extended across the route from Baghdad to Damascus .
Idiom: sit tight (used idiomatically: yes)
Opportunity As Derry club officials were being bombarded with ticket requests today , county board member Bernie Mullan urged supporters not to panic . Advising fans to sit tight for an eleventh hour opportunity to snap up tickets , Mr Mullan said he was ‘ reasonably confident’ that a few hundred tickets would be sent back to Derry from other county boards unable to use them . ‘ Every year there 's a problem with the distribution of tickets , and particularly this year , when absolutely everyone from Derry wants to travel to the match,’ he said . ‘ But my advice is not to panic and to wait and see how many tickets can be picked up at the last minute .’
Idiom: go straight (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ Just accept what I 've said.’ It went against the grain to meekly obey , but the look in his eyes told her in no uncertain terms that she was standing on the edge of a minefield . ‘ Then why did n't you go straight to the police with what he 'd told you?’ ‘ Because he could n't give me names , only descriptions . I was afraid that with such incomplete information the police might get to the monkeys involved — in other words , the front men , without reaching the organ - grinder himself.’
Idiom: change hands (used idiomatically: yes)
Some of GPA 's creditors have already lost their nerve . In recent weeks at least six banks have sold all or part of their secured loans , for 61–65 % of their face value . Debt nominally worth about $ 150 m has changed hands , say market sources . American investors were the big buyers , mainly sophisticated funds prepared to gamble that GPA would cling to life or prove to be worth a substantial sum broken up . Tony Tucker , a director of syndications and asset trading at Continental Bank in London , reckons that GPA 's woes have set off new competition among brokers of distressed bank debt .
Idiom: wear the trousers (used idiomatically: no)
Nothing is left to chance . Even the angle of the helmet is defined ; and the order ends with the instruction : ' the strap will be worn under the point of the chin , but during the summer months the strap maybe tucked inside the helmet ' . I recall summer commenced on 1 May in Newcastle for our ' shirt sleeve order ' ; meanwhile at the other end of the Northumbrian body , para . 32 of the order commands that ' trousers will be worn with the bottoms of the trouser legs , at the front , just touching the instep ' . Twenty - five years later in West Mercia , as a newly promoted superintendent , I listened at my first conference as my peers discussed a chief constable 's agreement which allowed officers to discard ties in hot weather and wear open - necked shirts . For over an hour the meeting wrestled with an undefined problem in the order .
Idiom: go under the hammer (used idiomatically: yes)
Price on 007 's life THE secrets behind the world 's deadliest secret agent , James Bond , are to be sold to the highest bidder . Author Ian Fleming 's original unpublished notes on his most famous creation are to go under the hammer at London auctioneers Sotheby 's on December 15 . Fleming 's notes , compiled over seven years , detail Bond 's thoughts on subjects ranging from drink and sex to gambling and fast cars . Of alcohol , Fleming wrote : ' Drink relaxed Bond .
Idiom: on the money (used idiomatically: yes)
Modern man looks on money as a means to getting more money .
Idiom: come clean (used idiomatically: yes)
Mr. Haynes The right hon . and learned Gentleman , the Leader of the House and all those on the Treasury Bench know that the people outside will not stand for this kind of activity — The Secretary of State is supposed to be listening . That is how he ducks out of his responsibilities and will not come clean — Now I shall sit down . Interruption Interruption
Idiom: keep the peace (used idiomatically: yes)
Do you hate Romeo coming between you and Tybaot when you were fighting ? No , I do n't hate Romeo , but he was my friend and he just wanted to keep the peace . I may he may I may have died in the end but still , you know he wanted to keep the peace and wanted to be his friend . Right , Abigail ? after
Idiom: green light (used idiomatically: yes)
And in closing you simply say do you want to use us ? Shall we go ahead with it ? What other ways can you have to close a question , when you want , wanna get a green light ? You 've presented your offers out Can we get some ?
Idiom: save the day (used idiomatically: yes)
Henry II fled northwards towards Normandy , abandoning the town in which he was born . Hard on his heels came the pursuit , and at the head of the pursuers was Richard . They caught up with Henry 's rearguard , which was under William Marshal 's command and , in William 's opinion , would have overwhelmed them had not William himself saved the day . He turned and rode straight at Richard . Because they had both anticipated , not a fight , but a long , hard ride neither of them was wearing a hauberk and as William levelled his lance Richard suddenly saw the danger he was in .
Idiom: over the top (used idiomatically: yes)
REM have run into controversy over the video for their single ‘ Losing My Religion’ , with Irish television refusing to show the clip . The country 's national station RTE has deemed the religious imagery in the video , in particular a crucifixion scene , unfit for broadcast in Ireland . Pat Morley , producer of RTE 's major youth programme Beatbox , said : ‘ It 's a bit over the top for us , it might offend viewers.’ Bill Berry and Peter Buck of REM said they were surprised by the ban when interviewed on Irish radio at the weekend . ‘ It 's the first time we 've been banned anywhere,’ said Barry , adding that singer Michael Stipe had been involved in the production of the video and that the rest of the band had only seen it once .
Idiom: serve someone right (used idiomatically: yes)
He cackled with silent mirth . ‘ It 's the same with Scotland . If all the Scots went back to Scotland — it would serve them right.’ Mr Gebler was puzzled . ‘ Bitte?’
Idiom: behind the scenes (used idiomatically: yes)
Italians are renowned for their love of family gatherings and good home - cooked food . In Valentina 's Italian Family Feast ( Conran Octopus , £ 15.99 ) , TV favourite Valentina Harris takes us on a tour of Italy and introduces us to the food served by her family at parties and other celebrations . Includes mouthwatering pictures of the finished food and snaps of behind - the - scenes preparation . A new slant on ever - popular Italian food can be found in Sicilian Food by Mary Taylor Simeti ( Jill Norman , £ 16.99 ) . It traces the ingredients that have gone into the melting pot to become Sicilian cuisine , right back to the ancient Greeks , Arabs and Normans .
Idiom: behind bars (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ Sean and I are very much alike,’ he said . ‘ I 've been through so much more trouble than Sean , but he 's famous and nothing he ever does is secret . If half the things I 've done became public , I might be behind bars now . ‘ Almost the entire world misunderstands Sean . Of course , he has his faults , but I 've grown up alongside of him and , I can tell you , he 's a good guy.’
Idiom: off the hook (used idiomatically: yes)
mhm Thanks Bill . Certainly . You got off the hook very easily there , Ian . That 's a change on your programme , Bill . Now go on to the plus points .
Idiom: right as rain (used idiomatically: yes)
We were puttering up river late in the afternoon and the sun was beginning to go down over these huge trees and a flight of big birds , herons or something , were taking off like pink seaplanes as someone said and the second assistant suddenly stood up and yelled out This is paradise , this is fucking paradise . Actually , feeling a bit depressed , love . Sorry to lay this on you , not fair I know as I 'll probably be right as rain by the time you get this . Bloody Matt getting me down . What an ego .
Idiom: on the nose (used idiomatically: yes)
At about 2.15 , someone from the Cardiff side threw the first stone , then the bricks started flying : if they could n't get at each other on land , then they could always fight a missile war and there was plenty of ammo flying around : the workmen who put the fence in had not swept up the chunks of broken concrete around the supports . Swathes opened up in the crowds on either side as they saw the brickbats coming . I saw three people hit in the face , one above the eye , one in the ear , one on the nose , blood streaming down them . Great cheers went up when a hit was scored , or when the police dragged someone out on the opposite side . ( Harrison , 1974:602 )
Idiom: clear the decks (used idiomatically: yes)
The case can be tried summarily only if the accused consents . This option allows a measure of latitude to opt for jury trial on indictment to a person accused of a more serious offence , or one which could have profound effects on him if found guilty . The decks had not been cleared , however , for a further innovation . The partly suspended sentence of imprisonment had been omitted from the Bill which had passed through all its stages in the Lords , although it had been under consideration by the ACPS . Its addition was due to a debating coup by a junior Opposition spokesman , Patrick Mayhew , during Standing Committee in the Commons .
Idiom: in this day and age (used idiomatically: yes)
CUSTOMER LETTERS To Bradford from Helen Craig : ‘ How pleasant and easy it is to shop at Sainsbury 's in comparison to other supermarkets … please do n't change anything , just keep it simple and pleasant as it is.’ To Kings Lynn from Margaret Fife who , following an injury to her arm was helped with her shopping by two assistants : ‘ It was a great help to me and most refreshing in this day and age to be treated with such consideration . To Shorehead , Huddersfield , from Margaret Shaw who suffered temporary loss of vision during a migraine attack on a shopping trip : ‘ I could not possibly have been offered greater kindness — which went beyond mere service.’ BAGS OF IMAGINATION
Idiom: in the same breath (used idiomatically: yes)
Youngsters today , it is said , have never had it so good . You 've all heard it and many of you may still believe it . But what young members , what young people find ironic , is that the same people who are telling them they 've never had it so good , in the same breath accuse them of being responsible for high community crime levels , drug and alcohol abuse and the violence . But the funny thing which strikes many young people is that they are being made scapegoats , then it is certainly not because they 've had it so good . One million of them are under twenty five years of age , a disproportionately high number , you 'll agree .
Idiom: behind the scenes (used idiomatically: yes)
Lord Ashfield became a Member of the Commission and Lord Latham took his place as Chairman of the new L.T.E. Apart from the change in the official title in small letters on the sides of the vehicles , there were no noticeable or immediate changes . The fleet name ‘ London Transport’ was retained and preparations for the tramway replacement programme continued unabated behind the scenes . However , it gradually became apparent that from now on , London Transport was to be ruled by politicians , rather than by people who had any knowledge or experience of how to run a public transport undertaking . In March 1948 , Croydon Corporation had discussion with London Transport about plans for the widening of the main road at the corner of North End and Crown Hill , so that the tram track could be doubled at this last remaining section of single track on the main line .
Idiom: spot on (used idiomatically: no)
Kreuzlingen is the smaller and adjoining Swiss cousin of Konstanz . There are many fine old houses and other links with the past . From here , you can make boat trips to many spots on the Bodensee , including the German flower island of Mainau . Once the home of the Grand Duke of Baden , Mainau 's gardens , with their sub - tropical vegetation and lush colours in high summer , are reminiscent of the Isola Madre on Italy 's Lake Maggiore , a little piece of Germany which is almost Italian . Kreuzlingen 's Augustinian priory , founded in the tenth century , was a victim of that siege during the Thirty Years War , and the present building , erected soon after , now houses a college .
Idiom: out of order (used idiomatically: yes)
with a cushion . You know , nine times out of ten you do n't even get round to take the tables and the chairs out the way , just fucking fall over them erm fucking indoor murder ball , the seat , cushion and stuff like that , its fucking well out of order piss up games oh that 's right I think we played in , I think we played , you know that British bull dog thing ? , we managed to clear all the fucking the nappy chair this and the chairs out the way , we were playing this British bull dog sort of thing and the only thing , the only , the only difference was when you got caught , got , everybody was fucking giving you a few thumps in the arm , for good measure like , and we played about four of this and every time this cocky little son of a bitch did n't get caught , he was always the last person , so we fucking said , we said , me and this other guy 's that are in our troop and that er , we said right we 'll get him , so when , when everybody sort of go for it right just after the one person in the middle , said fucking just get this guy and fucking pin him down and do something to him right , we did n't , I think we said we 'd just get him , yeah that 's a good idea , so he 's gone right go and his mate he 's fucking took off two steps and there 's eight of us fucking dived on top of him , what the fucking , he 's struggling , get off you cunt so we pinned him down and at first we was just going to de - bag him in front of the women , we 've taken his boots off and his trousers and that and shave his bollocks , yeah the whole fucking yeah , it was like an audience , all that they sort of gathered up the chairs and the tables fuck have his bollocks shaved . Well out of order , the thing is if that 'd been , if that 'd been another troop trying to do it to him , there would of been , there would of been shit Hell to pay
Idiom: on the money (used idiomatically: no)
Virtually all funds come to the bank at a cost , so these money market funds are no different in this respect . In fact in many ways they may be preferable to funds raised in the ‘ ordinary’ way at branch retail level . Funds raised on the money markets are wholesale , large amounts , so that the expense of raising them is quite small in that it does not require an expensive branch network to attract deposits in small amounts . The market being described is the London interbank market . Rates of interest in this market are of importance and significance as will be seen later .
Idiom: by the back door (used idiomatically: yes)
Marius Steen certainly knew how to live . When he had finished piling the boxes up , Charles looked once more round the room and his eyes lighted on the very thing he needed at that moment — a torch . It was a long , black , rubber - encased one , hanging from a hook by the back door . He took it down , switched on , turned off the light and opened the door into the rest of the house . He was in the garage .
Idiom: rare bird (used idiomatically: yes)
Grey - wigged jackdaws with bright glinting eyes tumbled at the cliff edge . ' Jack , jack , ' they call incessantly . But we were hoping for a much rarer black bird … Offshore , fished arctic terns . They flit , skim , twist , squeal and squabble .
Idiom: behind bars (used idiomatically: yes)
A very Right . nice young lady behind the bar . Erm Sorry Claire .
Idiom: pull the wool over someone's eyes (used idiomatically: yes)
As the news of the quarrel between the Old King 's sons spread , those who had been defeated last year took fresh courage , while others like Geoffrey of Lusignan , who had previously been too cautious to join the revolt , now decided that their moment had come . Presumably some of those who were still loyal to Richard kept him informed of the deteriorating political situation , and of the contacts between his brothers and the rebels . While Henry II talked of peace and allowed first Geoffrey and then Henry to pull the wool over his eyes , Richard 's duchy was slipping away from him . Finally he could contain his frustration no longer . After an angry scene with his father he left the court without permission and rode in haste to Poitou to fortify his castles and towns .
Idiom: out of this world (used idiomatically: yes)
Number one is , how much are we prepared to spend ? Yes . And and and the three thousand nine hundred does n't seem out of this world as far as I 'm concerned . No . No .
Idiom: on edge (used idiomatically: yes)
Although Haslam has been obliged to cut back on business travel , he and his wife still do a fair amount of travel for personal pleasure and grab as many long weekends as they can to get away from it all , making flying visits to the Mediterranean . They have both been occasional golfers , which they still enjoy when on holiday in Spain or Portugal . But although they live on the edge of Wentworth Golf Course , Lady Haslam prefers gardening when at home . Looking back on his varied career , Haslam is somewhat guarded about passing on any pet theories on how to manage at the top . If his successor at British Coal were appointed from within the corporation he considers that it would be impertinent to tell him how the job should be done .
Idiom: wear the trousers (used idiomatically: yes)
Midway through the afternoon there was the longest grind comp , in which dreadlocked local favourite Colin was beaten surprisingly by Richie , the Pete Rodgers for the nineties , whose reliably long stand - ups proved too much for everyone else . Then , with the coffee and barmcakes running low it was onto the finals . Neil and D. Davis did n't bother entering the comp so as to give everyone else a chance … and I ca n't really think of anyone who particularly merits a mention … oh , apart from Z - boy Fez who wore stripy skin tight trousers and looked ridiculous … don't know the results — and hey ! Where were the betties ? Page from Jargon of Delinquents ' zine .
Idiom: turn a blind eye (used idiomatically: yes)
The advice on bending the rules came from the then Defence Minister , Alan Clark . He admitted it last week at the Old Bailey . For two years , Clark , William Waldegrave at the Foreign Office and Nicholas Ridley at the Department of Trade and Industry wrangled in secret memos over the morality of turning a blind eye in exchange for information . The bickering continued until the eve of the Gulf War . At one point Nicholas Ridley tried to protect arms exports to Saddam just six weeks before he invaded Kuwait , saying Britain stood to lose £ 1 billion if they were stopped .
Idiom: stand someone in good stead (used idiomatically: yes)
Well , Arnold Palmer had already won the Masters and he was US Open Champion . I was flattered that I 'd been chosen , but at the same time pretty scared . Still , I 'd always tried hard to be a good golfer , and playing off three handicap I knew would stand me in good stead . I 'd listened to my father when he told me how to act with the top players , and there was n't a blade of grass I did n't know at St Andrews . I went into the job feeling confident enough , but the wind that got up for our first day soon knocked that out of me .
Idiom: put your foot in it (used idiomatically: yes)
He stopped , seeming to collect himself . Careful , careful , he was thinking . Do n't go on too long about the paper , or you 'll put your foot right in it with Sefton , one way or another . Speak for yourself now . He looked at the audience and bit his lip .
Idiom: sick to death (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ Chrissy , I do love you , you must never doubt that.’ ‘ I love you too , Stephen,’ she said , tempted to add : But I need more of you . I 'm sick to death of sharing you with your business . It would have to wait for a more opportune time , she decided , and replaced the receiver . A cool breeze drifted through the open window , carrying with it the sound of water trickling softly from the old stone fountain they 'd painstakingly renovated in the inner courtyard .
Idiom: foot the bill (used idiomatically: yes)
The previous one , hastily built to entomb the destroyed reactor with about 95 per cent of its original nuclear fuel , is now unstable . The new project will convert the site into a long - term ecologically safe system and dismantle , process transport and bury the fuel and radioactive materials contained in the old sarcophagus . The Ukraine , which announced the competition , apparently expects the international community to foot the bill for the construction of the winning project ( at least 30 large companies from the United States , France , Canada , Italy and Germany have submitted entries ) . It has become traditional in the West ( as well as in the former Soviet Union ) to move publication dates of new books on Chernobyl as close to the anniversary of the accident as possible . This year is no exception .