Gooogr/pie_idioms huggingface dataset:
Idiom: on the square (used idiomatically: no)
Two passenger cars were set on fire outside the Intercontinental Hotel . ‘ Tanks and firehose trucks moved into the square several times in an apparent attempt to intimidate the demonstrators . But the people on the square shouted at the security forces ‘ We are the people’ , ‘ We are not terrorists’ , ‘ You eat the people 's bread.’ As we write , fire - engines are trying to douse some burning lorries and huge volleys of tear - gas shells are continuing . ‘ Choppers are patrolling over the city,’ Tass added .
Idiom: crystal clear (used idiomatically: no)
I 'm not interested,’ she lied . ‘ And even if I were , I do n't poach other girls’ men . You also made it ‘ crystal - clear’ that you were already spoken for.’ ‘ Then how,’ he demanded , ‘ do you account for this afternoon , in the woods ? You were determined to come with me .
Idiom: on the button (used idiomatically: yes)
How can I update Kaspersky ? In the Kaspersky main panel , click on the two " Update " arrows , and then click on the " Update " button .
Idiom: bite the dust (used idiomatically: yes)
I bet it comes . King of hearts John . Yeah that 's another bugger bit the dust . No . Well , you would n't believe it would you ?
Idiom: go with the flow (used idiomatically: yes)
Suddenly it seems that only certain avenues are considered as suitable options for you . So you 're kicking against the pricks right from the start . Just by opting for a more left field occupation you 're putting yourself on the edge a bit It really does take a bit of bottle to do that and find your own way through the maze rather than just go with the flow . All of which inevitably makes you more forward - looking . Surprisingly , working in Malcolm 's shop made me feel quite at home .
Idiom: over your head (used idiomatically: no)
Why did n't you read the label before you started splashing the stuff all over you ! Mine 's terribly strong . I 'm only meant to use one tablespoon of it in a whole basin of water and you 've gone and put it all over your head neat ! It 'll probably take all your hair off in the end ! Is your scalp beginning to burn , dear?’
Idiom: as a rule (used idiomatically: no)
1 sauce ladle 1 small serving spoon As a general rule , large items , such as serving dishes , saucepans , baking trays , dinner plates and heavily soiled items , go at the bottom where they will be in contact with the powerful water pressure from the lower spray arm . Cups , glasses , small plates and lightly soiled items should be placed on the top rack . Put cutlery in the basket with the handle down for best results .
Idiom: under your breath (used idiomatically: yes)
( Trying to promote hugging in the staffroom would be a suitable project for the more courageous change - agent . ) Some people learn particular techniques such as meditation or relaxation exercises . Most of these are basically simple , involving sitting or lying down comfortably and focusing awareness on a pleasing thought ( ‘ Still and calm … still and calm’ or whatever ; or invent your own ) ; a soft ‘ nonsense sound’(a mantra ) that you repeat under your breath ; on the rise and fall of your chest as you breath ; or successively on different parts of the body , starting at the toes and working upwards . For the latter it is better to buy a tape , or to make your own , and listen to that , rather than to try to do it yourself as you go along . ( The Appendix to this book gives you the basis for making a tape .
Idiom: on the cards (used idiomatically: yes)
But what he strenuously de nies inventing is that he DID serve Mr Lamont in Praed Street , Paddington , west London , on Monday , November 16 . Both Thresher and the Chancellor have since said he paid the Pounds 17.47 for three bottles of wine in the chain 's nearby Connaught Street branch the previous day . But Mr Onanuga is adamant that he sold Mr Lamont three bottles of Australian wine and two packets of Hamlet cigars for a total of Pounds 18.37 on a Gold Access card . He says he almost refused to accept the card because he had never come across one before . He says the card was in the name of the Rt Hon Norman Lamont , and the Chancellor simply signed as Norman Lamont .
Idiom: on the nose (used idiomatically: yes)
Oh God ! Robin ? What on your nose ? No ! Yo you were looking at me Matthew how can you be writing something down !
Idiom: in the black (used idiomatically: yes)
And even a visit to the doctor can be a threat . Where will it all end ? Now I think I know why Moslems wrap their women in black from head to toe . In her prime I THOUGHT Pam Francis 's attack on Helen Mirren 's performance in Prime Suspect 2 was totally unfounded .
Idiom: down at heel (used idiomatically: yes)
What also tended to go unmentioned was that he was , specifically , a working - class boy . In fact , he was a ‘ Teddy Boy’ . Although , it must be said that as the Teds walked out of the working - class districts of the major cities — first of all from the ‘ affluent’ world of the Elephant and Castle in down - at - heel South London — they were unlikely candidates for the job of exemplifying the damaging effects of ‘ unaccustomed riches’and ‘ materialism without effort’ . ‘ They were market porters , roadworkers , a lot of van boys,’ said one of Fyvel 's informants , ‘ all in jobs that did n't offer much — labourers could cover the lot.’ Rock - and - Roll War Babies
Idiom: in the raw (used idiomatically: yes)
By the watchfires ' waning light he could discern a handful of ghostly figures flitting about nearby . The fog had thickened , so that the enemy ranks now lay concealed by the screen of mist across the valley . He unhitched his mare , and led her warily down the slope to the Goldbach stream , stumbling and shivering in the raw morning air . Staff could probably provide him with something to eat , but he would have to obtain water for himself . The stream was little more than a frozen marsh , pierced by tufts of blackened grass .
Idiom: out of order (used idiomatically: yes)
She goes woo ooh ooh , I 've done it . Ooh ooh , ooh ooh . And she said that yous are really out of order not going she said because she wanted to sit in that close with Mm . Yeah .
Idiom: on the rocks (used idiomatically: yes)
A colourful explanatory leaflet is available from all national park outlets and most responsible mountain bike shops in the area . MOUNTAINEERING COUNCIL OF SCOTLAND MCOFS POLICY STATEMENT REGARDING THE USE OF BOLTS ON SCOTTISH ROCK SENSIBLE BOLTING Over the past 18 months the MCofS have attempted to arrive at the compromise statement on the contentious issue of bolting in Scotland .
Idiom: under fire (used idiomatically: yes)
Tuesday dry with sunny spells at first , then clouding as the day continues . The employment secretary tells Nottingham bosses , Treating staff properly will save money . And the government 's so called mum 's army proposals for teaching youngsters are expected to come under fire at a meeting in Nottingham later today . Those stories plus the rest of the main news on Trent F M at one . well you might have heard stories about elderly people going out shopping in the middle of the night .
Idiom: change hands (used idiomatically: yes)
The Independent and the Sunday Correspondent both emphasized the fact that they were not dominated by a ‘ baron’ . Much of their money came from City institutions and insurance companies . All the existing Sundays except the News of the World ( six out of seven ) changed hands between 1981 and 1985 . Some of these sales were to existing publishers . When Roy Thomson 's son decided to pull out of national papers , having spent millions on The Times in pursuit of production economies , Murdoch was the purchaser .
Idiom: high and low (used idiomatically: yes)
Chamberlain ( 1989)(using a simplified version of Garman and Klass ) found some limited support for the Samuelson hypothesis . He examined only two FT - SE index futures contracts , March 1985 and June 1985 , and a significant maturity effect was found for only the June 1985 contract . Board and Sutcliffe ( 1990 ) found clear evidence supporting the Samuelson hypothesis for index futures , but this occurred only when the high and low prices were used in the volatility measure . Since studies of the volatility - maturity relationship for other assets have found much more support for the Samuelson hypothesis ( even when the high and low prices are not used in measuring volatility ) , this suggests there is something different about the volatility - maturity relationship for index futures . The available evidence does not provide clear support for the Samuelson hypothesis for index futures , and the studies using implied volatility suggest that volatility declines as delivery approaches .
Idiom: in a nutshell (used idiomatically: yes)
It 's a moot point whether this is censorship . Edinburgh continues to stock Huckleberry Finn , on the grounds that it is aimed at older readers , better able to understand the historical context . Thomas , Biggles 's editor , puts the whole debate in a nutshell : ‘ On the one side there 's the accusation of censorship , on the other the accusation of racism.’ It is a tricky one , with high stakes on both sides . ‘ I 'm still not sure we 've made the right decisions.’
Idiom: take heart (used idiomatically: yes)
Ugly tricks were played on him , set in motion by the mother . Sien confided in him for once , and the scheme to start another quarrel backfired . He took heart again , but not for long . Disgusted with everything , he tramped out beyond the town , near to where the public ash dump was situated , and soon found a scene accurately reflecting his inner state . ‘ I stood there a long time , looking at a row of the most twisted , gnarled , sorry - looking pollard willows I have ever seen .
Idiom: on the house (used idiomatically: yes)
And they 've got is just a , perhaps a a , a few courses of brickwork . They might even get half the wall up , but that 's as far as their capital goes . He says no , he says any man wanting to build an extension on his house , he 's gon na sit down and gon na count the cost of it . He 's gon na see how much it 's gon na cost him in pounds and pence . He 's then gon na look at his bank account and see if he can afford it or not .
Idiom: oil and water (used idiomatically: yes)
No this would , this would be mixing up two very different things . that 's right . Like oil and water . S so has to be done , I would n't agree with it .
Idiom: in the long term (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ This highlights the enormous danger faced by today 's police officers . ‘ At the same time , it hardens our resolve to catch these people . Morale is affected in the short - term , but in the long - term , our desire for a prosecution is heightened.’ Mr Harrison said the courts had to make sure the punishment fitted the crime for such serious offences . The stolen Toyota taken from Dormanstown was later found abandoned on the Lakes Estate , Redcar .
Idiom: get a life (used idiomatically: no)
' I would have preferred to have given them a run chase but I then decided we had to be positive and get whatever we could out of the match , ' said Moxon . Somerset openers Andy Hayhurst and Mark Lathwell began promisingly against the pacemen but Carrick came on for the last over before lunch and had Lathwell caught at slip off a cunningly flighted ball which turned . Robinson , bowling enthusiastically and getting life out of the pitch , forced Hayhurst and Richard Harden into edging catches before being replaced by Peter Hartley , who had Neil Burns splendidly caught at second slip by Byas . Carrick then destroyed the Somerset middle order and his next three wickets were all the result of fine catches by Sachin Tendulkar , who seemed to relish the challenge of fielding close to the bat at silly mid - off . One of those to fall was Rick Bartlett , Somerset 's top scorer with 56 off 119 balls with seven fours .
Idiom: fit the bill (used idiomatically: yes)
The organising committee took four hours to announce the seedings and draw order , much of the time being taken up trying to persuade West Germany , who had assumed they were going to Verona , to switch to Milan at the last moment . The problem stemmed from Turin 's — and therefore Fiat 's — demand for an attractive seed to grace the city 's new stadium . Belgium did not fit the bill so it was decided to move Brazil ( who were to have played in Milan ) to Turin , bring West Germany to the rebuilt San Siro Stadium and send the Belgians to Verona . The West Germans objected strongly but it was all smoothed over and so they will have a trio of Internazionale players — Matthaus , Klinsmann and Brehme — starting the World Cup on their home ground while Belgium , who at one stage were being threatened with Sicily , are at least promised the occasional cooling breeze in Verona . Golf Hare coursing for a 66 .
Idiom: go straight (used idiomatically: yes)
Once we went to a fish stall and he bought 30 crab sticks for 20p each . That was all of his pocket money.’ True to his brother 's word , David had gone straight for the fish cakes . But he said Patrick 's story was inaccurate : ‘ I ate 40 crab sticks,’ he corrected . But despite the popularity of Bruno 's dishes , there is no pleasing everyone .
Idiom: few and far between (used idiomatically: yes)
Before the dredged dock and diesel hydraulic lift was installed a crane had to be hired for each lift out of , and each life back into , the water , at considerable expense . The cranes were unable to move around the yard with the lifeboats , so only a small part of the depot area could be used for this work . Cranes of the size required to handle the new prototype Fast Afloat Boat were few and far between — and even more expensive to hire . The hoist has a capacity of 50 tons for boats of FAB 3 's dimensions and both it and the dock are designed to accommodate the largest lifeboats at present envisaged . The photograph shows the first lifeboat boat to be lifted in the new hoist , the Watson class Joseph Soar ( Civil Service No . 34 ) , as part of the proving trials by the contractors , Laings .
Idiom: get lost (used idiomatically: no)
An important aspect of culture is the use of language . Often Japanese officials ’ utterances are deliberately vague , to avoid having to take responsibility if things go wrong – a fairly universal trait among the powerful . But some utterances may get lost in translation .
Idiom: sleep rough (used idiomatically: yes)
However , she said she had travelled on trains and buses to the Lancashire resort . When she arrived at the hospital she was distressed , but not unkempt . Mr Wildish said : ‘ I would n't have thought she had been sleeping rough.’ Doctors were expected to decide in the next few hours whether Nicola would be allowed home today . Mr Wildish said she had been chatting cheerfully and was full of beans and looking forward to going home .
Idiom: point the finger (used idiomatically: yes)
Though the head needs to bubble with enthusiasm reasonable requests will sometimes need to be refused solely to keep a balance and not let pressures get out of hand . At these times the strength of personal relationships and conviction will be tested . The good head gains credibility by never pointing the finger at others to explain failure but takes personal responsibility when things do n't go well . The head also needs to reward those who are on the right lines through drawing attention to successes , prominently displaying thank you letters on the staff room notice board , using time to convince , cheer , direct , push and urge . People need freedom to develop good links with the community .
Idiom: in the flesh (used idiomatically: yes)
This week , in the inaugural Fiji International Sevens , the Scots will be able to devote further studies to the Australians and get their first glimpse of Tonga , against whom they are also drawn in the Hong Kong Sevens . The trip to the colony next week will enable them to do their homework , too , on Argentina and Italy . Thus only Taiwan from the Scots ' pool for the Murrayfield event will not be seen in the flesh , although Scotland 's sevens coaches , Douglas Morgan and John Jeffrey , will doubtless seek videotape of the tournament in Sicily last summer from which the Taiwanese qualified . The Scots , having arrived in Nadi early yesterday , proceeded to their base in Suva in the morning . Andy Nicol and Derek Turnbull , who met the party in Sydney , took part in the training , but did a minimum of work because of jet lag .
Idiom: stake a claim (used idiomatically: yes)
Swindon were swinging on a star . No magic moments at the Manor . Oxford blew their chance to stake a claim in the promotion race . Grimsby are good , but United need to win these matches . What went wrong ?
Idiom: behind bars (used idiomatically: yes)
SAMUEL JAMES JAILED gangsters Reg and Ronnie Kray are all set to rule the East End again — in a kids ' computer game . From behind bars , the notorious twins — already the subject of books and a film — have commissioned a firm to create a game based on their Sixties reign of terror in Bethnal Green . Just like the bad old days , the idea is to get the brothers to take over as many places as possible . There will be police chases round their old haunts , including the Blind Beggar pub in Whitechapel where Ronnie shot George Cornell between the eyes .
Idiom: on someone's mind (used idiomatically: no)
‘ It did.’ She was still preoccupied . ‘ Something else on your mind?’ ‘ A small thing , sir . I said there was nothing else in the safe but behind the books there was a cardboard box — rectangular , like a shoe box , but longer.’
Idiom: throw someone to the wolves (used idiomatically: yes)
Stonehouse 's bill was due for a second reading in three days ' time . The Government would have to be ready with a view either way . Cabinet met again on 15 January with the words of one critic , who claimed it would be ' throwing the small shopkeeper to the supermarket wolves ' , still ringing in their ears . As Nigel Lawson and Jock Bruce - Gardyne discovered subsequently through their excellent insider links , This time the argument was entirely over the onus of proof .
Idiom: all along (used idiomatically: yes)
He took out a handkerchief and wiped sweat from his face . ‘ Why do you insist on saying all this?’ Rain said to Maurin , in French now that there was no need to exclude Durance from their conversation : ‘ You 've known all along , have n't you ? You and the Josephs have known.’ ‘ Of course,’ said Maurin .
Idiom: doom and gloom (used idiomatically: yes)
Hopefully we have not left it to late . In this series I hope to not only provide you with a list of the endangered animals , but also some fascinating information about each animal and the way it lives . I would also like to show that it is not all doom and gloom and that , finally , steps are being taken to remedy the dire situation . RHINOCEROS Twelve million years ago the rhinoceros ' ancestors roamed the earth wandering freely over much of Africa and Europe .
Idiom: to say the least (used idiomatically: yes)
Even more disturbing , though she shrank from admitting it , was this subtle sexual threat . It lurked tormentingly just below the surface . And it alarmed her , to say the least . She liked to be in control , and this feeling gave the impression it could get out of control … She thrust her hands into her pockets , and gritted her teeth .
Idiom: open someone's eyes (used idiomatically: yes)
Laura sighed , lying back against the head - rest of the open sports car , closing her eyes as she relished the cool breeze rustling through her blonde hair . Ross seemed to know what he was doing — which was just as well , since it felt very weird to be travelling on what appeared to be the wrong side of the road . She turned her head slightly , opening her eyes to gaze at the firm , tanned hands clasping the wheel of the super - charged sports car that Ross had hired earlier that afternoon . Mercifully the Long Island Expressway , which Mrs Meadows had warned them might well be one long traffic jam , was proving to be relatively uncrowded . In fact , although the Hamptons were approximately eighty miles from the centre of New York , the fast sports car seemed to be making light work of the journey .
Idiom: on the face of it (used idiomatically: yes)
The National Criteria for GCSE mathematics make it clear that the curriculum must be differentiated . In other words , different pupils will follow different curricula so that what they learn is ' appropriate to their individual levels of ability ' . On the face of it this seems to be a good idea : one frequently voiced criticism of comprehensive education is that all pupils have been forced to follow a grammar - school curriculum . On the other hand , who is going to decide what is appropriate for a particular pupil ? As we have already indicated , there is lack of agreement about what is relevant or appropriate because different groups of people use different sets of criteria .
Idiom: go to town (used idiomatically: no)
Mhm . it 's really lovely . Smart , one could go to town or anywhere in it . Mm . Why is it you do n't buy it then ?
Idiom: push someone's buttons (used idiomatically: yes)
Typical comments were : ‘ If you want to reach me , try it the way Joe just said.’ ‘ I realise your intentions are clean , but those words push my button ( for such and such a reason).’ ‘ I understand what you are trying to say , but it does n't work for me because … How about trying it this way?’
Idiom: play with fire (used idiomatically: no)
And that is very very hot and will give some nasty burns to people 's hands . The business about sparklers erm it is one of those things where the very young children like to hold a sparkler but it has got to be done under proper supervised conditions . You are playing with a fire the temperature at the tip when it 's burning is approaching about a thousand degrees centigrade . And that is awfully hot it 's enough to bend steel and you can the effects of that on the metalwork after it 's burnt away . And there we are putting it into a three or four year old 's hand something that 's erm got that sort of temperature round it .
Idiom: left and right (used idiomatically: yes)
methods , findings and issues The previous chapters discussed hemispheric asymmetry as revealed by brain bisection and the study of patients with unilateral cerebral lesions . However , the split - brain findings may not apply to normal subjects , and attempts to compare the relative effects of damage to left and right sides of the brain are notoriously fraught with problems . Chief among these is that of ensuring that left and right hemisphere damaged groups are appropriately matched in extent and type of pathology as well as in locus of lesion . As the effects of right sided damage are likely to be less immediately troublesome than comparable damage on the left , which frequently causes some degree of aphasia , naturally occurring left hemisphere lesions may well lead the patient to seek medical advice earlier in the disease process than would equal damage at the right side of the brain .
Idiom: food for thought (used idiomatically: yes)
Maybe it is true that the differences between women and men are genetically determined as suggested by Arnold Jago ( Letters NI 191 ) — and it does seem to be men who cause all the wars , poverty , oppression and are now causing the destruction of the planet — so perhaps Mr Jago would agree that there is no hope but to get rid of the lot of them . I 'm sure that sperm banks will keep the species going . Food for thought If a woman 's place is in the home doing the cooking ( Letters NI 191 ) — how come most of the top chefs in restaurants are men ? Easy talk
Idiom: pull a face (used idiomatically: yes)
Ethel ? Would you please fetch me a towel and my cloak before I turn into an iceberg ? ' ' Of course , Miss Hardbroom , ' said Ethel , smiling demurely at her form - mistress , but pulling a horrid face at Mildred as she passed her by . Mildred lined up next to her two friends , Maud and Enid . ' You are the limit , Mildred , ' whispered Maud .