Gooogr/pie_idioms huggingface dataset:
Idiom: follow suit (used idiomatically: yes)
If the error in not following suit or trump is found during or after the game has ended , the play is stopped and judged retroactive from the infraction ( see 4.1.3 - 4.1.5 ) .
Idiom: in my book (used idiomatically: yes)
It reads like a device . Like a deus ex machina ending . ' ' I had one of those in my first book , ' said Rex brightly . ' Worked out very well for me . I got the girl and everything . '
Idiom: as a rule (used idiomatically: yes)
for non - KPMG clients , if practical , inform the appropriate person in the operating office nearest to the identified candidate of the firm 's intention to approach ( this will normally be the managing partner specialising in merger and acquisition services ) and inquire whether there are any KPMG connections with the identified candidate and whether or not it would be more appropriate for the approach to be made directly from the nearest operating office If the identified candidate is a KPMG client , it should be informed at the time of making the approach of the firm 's role in the acquisition search ( see section 0602.1 above ) . As a rule , purchasers tend to prefer us to approach acquisition candidates anonymously on their behalf . The text of such approach letters are included in Section 1106.2 and 1106.3 . Anonymous approaches by telephone are now permitted although experience shows that without any forewarning of the approach they are unlikely to be successful ( see chapter 0407 for the detailed rules ) .
Idiom: on paper (used idiomatically: yes)
On other types of paper marker ink sinks in and may create marks with a slightly fused and feathery edge . This too has its attractions and its uses . It occurs on watercolour paper for example , on which a scuffed and scumbled mark is also possible because of its textured surface . Sometimes it makes sense to use a particular type of paper so that other media can be applied as well . Markers lend themselves in particular to mixed media sketching and to mixed media artwork for reproduction in print .
Idiom: have a heart (used idiomatically: no)
If , when , Edmund and she were married , it would be easy : I shall have only to ask . He will help . For he has a kind heart … . But first , she thought , I have to tell him . And that I do not look forward to … .
Idiom: call someone's bluff (used idiomatically: yes)
Dug hundreds of miles of ‘ em,’ Springfield replied seriously . ‘ See , I got to thinkin ' about what the chink said when he showed you the firebombs . You told me when you called his bluff 'bout blowin ' the place to hell , on the grounds he an’ his goons'd burn with it , he said that they would n't be there by then . Right?’ ‘ Yeah.’
Idiom: get to grips with (used idiomatically: yes)
Jones finished off by saying : ‘ The good thing about English football is that they do n't roll about the pitch if they are not hurt . ‘ I hope the Continental antics do n't creep into our football because people like myself will be finished.’ FLASHPOINT THE famous day Spurs hard man Dave Mackay got to grips with Leeds legend Billy Bremner at White Hart Lane — two Scottish firebrands coming face to face in the heat of battle McMAHON : Still playing STOREY : Red hot Gunner
Idiom: to the bone (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ As a rule of thumb , we have not found it necessary . There are people prepared to pay for quality.’ The company preferred to invest in well trained staff rather than cut overheads to the bone , and many have been 20 years in the trade . ‘ There is good competition , but also too many cowboys,’ he says . LEEDS Keith Prowse Travel , 22 New Market Street , LS1 6DG ; tel 0532 431102 .
Idiom: make the cut (used idiomatically: yes)
to Norton near Long Buckby on the Grand Junction ( the ‘ Grand Union’ ) between 1808 and 1814 , is described fully by Philip Stevens in The Leicester Line . Both developments produced their frustrations , dangers and , for their shareholders , disappointed expectations , and both cost much more than estimated . Whatever may have been the problems of making the cut from Leicester to Debdale , those of the Grand Union were formidable . They included gross and shifting uncertainties about money , great division of counsel in the General Assembly of the Company , fundamental differences of opinion between two at least of the engineers called on to survey the route , James Barnes and Thomas Telford , and , above all , the engineering of a very difficult route . The entire programme spanned the period of the most demanding war ever fought by Britain up to that time , first against the new French Republic and later against Napoleon 's Empire .
Idiom: on edge (used idiomatically: yes)
On the edge of the cliff blooms the most beautiful flowers .
Idiom: way to go (used idiomatically: yes)
We like to help them . It is our duty . We give them advices about the way to go , the correct prices , many things . We can help , you to meet Egyptian people and learn about Egyptian customs . " That is very kind of you , " I said .
Idiom: do the right thing (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ I 'm sure I do n't understand why.’ ‘ It would need my Sub - lieutenant’ , he said , ringing for the escort , ‘ to explain.’ Bacci was n't sure if he 'd done the right thing . He should have asked the Captain but with the Substitute 's eyes fixed on him he had n't felt able to , and later there had never been time . Well , in theory he was doing what he was supposed to do since this was the time of day he always spent with Katrine and he had been told not to vary the routine .
Idiom: not to put too fine a point on it (used idiomatically: yes)
Mrs K. thinks the world of Kettering . One hundred per cent devotion . Kettering , not to put too fine a point on it , is the apple of her eye.’ They stood in the single child 's bedroom and Molly joined in a short , silent tribute to the Ketterings ' marriage , whilst some large , blundering insect bumped against a window that had been long dosed . ‘ I lost my wife,’ Fosdyke told her .
Idiom: make the cut (used idiomatically: yes)
Darting teams zig - zag across the arena , their Rokkakus turning , dropping then soaring vertically as the line is tugged vigorously . ' Katsuru ' yells the first team to make a cut . The victim settles horizontally , floating downwind as it waddles side to side , then gently descends to the earth . Gordon Ellis of the Vectis Flyers , Isle of Wight , uses marker pens to apply his Dragon decor , though not always enough to ward off the evil intent of competitors !
Idiom: in bed with (used idiomatically: no)
He was so tall and masculine that he probably went for the dainty feminine types . The simpering sort who would do anything for him and knew how to knock up gourmet dinners in fifteen minutes flat . ‘ What are we going to eat tonight?’ she asked , changing the subject rapidly because thoughts of Piers Morrison in bed with a simpering , dainty blonde made her feel uncomfortable . She looked at the strong hand as it shifted gears and continued resting on the lever . What bodies had those hands touched ?
Idiom: off the mark (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ You really are incredible,’ she said with all the venom she could muster . ‘ You 're so damn full of your own importance you ca n't get it into your thick skull that the world was n't created solely for your amusement . You might have thought I 'd happily become a little playmate for you to while away a few tedious hours with , but let me tell you , Mr Jacobsen , you were way off the mark.’ Throwing him a look of haughty disdain , she bent down to push her boots into the ski - bindings , furiously aware that he was watching her every move . ‘ What are you doing?’ he asked mildly .
Idiom: in the club (used idiomatically: yes)
Vamplew suggests shareholding was rather more democratically distributed in Scotland with skilled manual workers making up 19.1 per cent of shareholders in twenty - three clubs up to 1916 . Publicans were still the most important occupational group , holding between them almost a third ( 31.2 per cent ) of all shares . Perhaps a stake in a popular club would give profitable returns indirectly through the sale of drink . The degree to which publicans ' invested ' for this reason in football is unknown but the pecuniary advantage at first sight seems doubtful . There was all the difference in the world between meeting a retired sporting hero behind the bar and meeting a shareholder or even a director .
Idiom: round the clock (used idiomatically: yes)
For the women it 's not a pleasant posting . Certain areas of the province are out of bounds to service families because it 's too risky . And their which are guarded round the clock . On day three of his reports from the province , John Kane tells the wife 's tale . Being a soldier 's wife here in Northern Ireland is definitely not glorious .
Idiom: play ball (used idiomatically: yes)
Apart from O'Leary 's injury , Arsenal had things largely their own way in the first half against a Norwich team who were still obviously suffering from the disappointment of Sunday 's Cup defeat . Wright 's first goal came in the 33rd minute . Arsenal 's Norwegian international full - back , Lydersen , played a long ball behind the Norwich defence , Wright 's sheer pace tempted Norwich defender Ullathorne into a rash challenge and referee Phil Wright pointed emphatically to the spot . Ullathorne was booked for dissent and Wright coolly converted the spot kick himself . Lydersen again had a hand in Arsenal 's second goal in the 46th minute when his long clearance found Campbell whose awesome power took him into the box to beat Norwich 's former Tottenham goalkeeper Walton at the near post .
Idiom: in the soup (used idiomatically: no)
Our photographer Roger Phillips found some dryad 's saddle fungi growing outside the kitchen window . Steve sliced them up , cooked them immediately and the result was delicious . He also used the sea - beet Roger had gathered on the shore in a soup , and packed it into an opera hamper for an alfresco supper at a performance of Don Pasquale at nearby Castle Ward that evening . From hand - churned butter and fresh eggs to delicate salad leaves and edible flowers , the enterprise is underpinned by the farm . Nicky Brown , the farm manager , was born to the land .
Idiom: head south (used idiomatically: yes)
Her worst fear had been that Jake would show up before they had even left Lomond View . That was one hurdle passed , she thought , gripping the steering - wheel . But , all the same , she would n't feel safe until they were finally aboard the train and it was heading south out of Central Station . Only then could she really afford to relax . Kirsty chattered excitedly throughout the journey , helping to keep Shiona 's mind off her anxieties .
Idiom: make short work of (used idiomatically: yes)
At the bottom of the division , Witley are 48 points behind Oxted Green ‘ A’ and both have two matches to go . It is all over in division two . Unbeaten Bohunt ‘ B’ made short work of doomed Legionnaires ‘ B’ . Congratulations to Phil Marsham , Paul Brooks , Vernon Retallick , Katie Land , Joy Arrowsmith and Allah Towns , with occasional help from Julie Dockree , Gavin Ward , Mark Finlayson and Pauline Retallick . A special mention for Ah - lah Towns : during the course of ten league matches she and her parents have ended up only eight points short of her maximum of 630 points .
Idiom: jockey for position (used idiomatically: yes)
Close friends said last night that he was worried about the apparent legal bust - up with Edwards . Knighton was consulting his lawyers in Scotland . The in - fighting on the United board has reached an intense pitch , with several incumbent directors jockeying for position as the Knighton deal looks increasingly likely to fail . Amer Midani , the Lebanese - born businessman and United director who has a 15 per cent stake , seems to be in the strongest position to take over if Knighton 's bid falls through . In Manchester , there was open speculation that Bobby Charlton , probably the most famous player in United 's history and also a director , was being lined up to take over the chairmanship after a Midani bid .
Idiom: in business (used idiomatically: no)
Ah I see what you mean yes . Yes . Ah well that was when my son came in the business . Yes . Because prior to that we had n't sold fish as such .
Idiom: join the club (used idiomatically: yes)
These charming first class stamps are designed to be sent on greetings cards . The theme of the new booklet , released on 28th January , is Memories , and it includes a set of colourful greetings labels . JOIN THE STAMP BUG CLUB — THE MOST FUN YOU CAN HAVE FOR £ 3 The best way to find friends , fun and philatelic facts is by joining the Stamp Bug Club . Once you 're a member , you 'll receive a copy of Stamp Bug News magazine every two months .
Idiom: go all the way (used idiomatically: no)
I did n't really wake up until we made the short boat trip to Ellis Island . Of course , months earlier , I had dully taken on the likelihood of major upheaval , on account of what was happening to John 's skin . At first it assumed a sallow glow ; then , during the cold spring , it went all the way from hot - dog mustard to peanut butter . Jesus , I thought . Jaundice .
Idiom: out to lunch (used idiomatically: no)
The bays step forward and reduce in height to respect the curve of Bothwell Street as it becomes the access ramp to the M8 . Casualty list grows for Brugge return WALTER SMITH will take his injury - ravaged squad out to lunch today aware that , in the present , stricken climate at Ibrox , food poisoning is one of the few afflictions not to have hit his players before their European Champions League tie with FC Brugge on Wednesday , writes Hugh Keevins . Daily treatment sessions started yesterday at Ibrox to see what could be done about clearing a casualty list of Goram , Gough , Robertson , Steven , Stevens and Huistra . Rangers ' goalkeeper , who has a valid claim to the title of Britain 's best by his displays in Europe this season , has missed two matches in succession for the first time since joining the club from Hibs and will not train today .
Idiom: full marks (used idiomatically: yes)
United 's best chance of the half came just a minute later ; Martin Foyle ran on to the perfect Paul Simpson through ball , he actually got past goal keeper Andy Gosney but he was forced just a little bit wide . He ran into the path of fellow striker , Lee Nogan , and as both hesitated who was going to put the ball into the empty net , the chance had gone and the ball was hacked away . Three minutes later Simpson ran on to a back pass , he got his foot to the ball just before Gosney , he collided with the goal keeper , but full marks the goal keeper , he grabbed the ball at the second attempt , and once again , the chance had gone . Portsmouth then had a good spell , they forced two successive corners but the half ended with United so almost scoring . In the forty third minute , Foyle volleyed wide from fifteen yards when really he should have been on target after receiving from Magilton , and as referee Taylor was looking at his whistle to blow it for half time , United skipper , Steve Foster drove forward from the edge of the penalty area , shrugged off a couple of challenges , hit a good low shot , seemingly under the body of Gosney , but Gosney 's body just halted the flow of the ball .
Idiom: for my money (used idiomatically: yes)
The great thing about having the lakes at top level is there is so much bank to choose from , and we are almost spoilt for choice . This is not the case when the level is even just a few feet down . For my money it can rain as much as it likes in the coming weeks . I visited one of my favourite Wessex waters recently , Sutton Bingham near Yeovil . This is a scaled - down version of Blaggdon , and has always been one of my early - season pilgrimages .
Idiom: sign of the times (used idiomatically: yes)
A few other sectors have some buoyancy . Discount electrical retailers are expected to spend about IR£5 m on advertising this year . But a real sign of hard times in consumer sales and advertising comes from that old reliable , drink , where the indicators are well down . All - Ireland marketing , a feature of TV but no other media , is showing some growth . McConnells is handling the Northern Ireland Tourist Board for the South , where it has stepped up its marketing drive , and another Northern Ireland based account , Texas Homecare .
Idiom: look before you leap (used idiomatically: yes)
Martin Kettle wonders if Thatcher is so wrong about political union European political union is a question of the heart versus the head , a government minister told me the other day . The heart says yes , marvellous idea all that European vision stuff , but the head says no , it wo n't work , count slowly to 10 and look before you leap . The minister was right about the heart and the heart being divided on Europe . But as far as most people in this country are concerned , he has got it almost exactly wrong .
Idiom: holy of holies (used idiomatically: yes)
I loathe ‘ Guernica’ … I detest William S. Rubin The permanent collections of the Reina Sofía opened officially on 10 September with Picasso 's masterpiece as its holy of holies after its much contested transfer from the Prado in July . Now the famous Spanish abstractionist , Antonio Saura , intones a litany of revulsion MADRID .
Idiom: hold the fort (used idiomatically: no)
ULSTER horsewoman Gilly Bell was the best of the Irish at Glenluce Horse Trials in Scotland this weekend , recording two wins in two novice classes with young horses . The Moira - based rider won Novice Section A with Ballykeel owned by Mr John Fryers of Hillsborough , finishing on 42 points ahead of Margaret Barr from Lanarkshire and top British rider Karen Dixon on her talented new young horse Get Sharpe . In Section B Gilly rode her own Cool Grange to finish 42 points ahead of Susan Ward from Ayrshire with Hold The Fort and Mark Holliday from Selkirk riding Chill Out . Meanwhile , Lady Perdita Blackwood 's mare Fru ridden by Catherine Keenan , from Banbridge , was fourth in Novice Section C despite strong competition . Catherine finished on 39 points behind Andrew Jessiman from Kirkcudbright and Sue Stanton from Northumberland on 37 points .
Idiom: up sticks (used idiomatically: no)
His battle with litter louts began when he joined the village car committee , and he regularly zooms around on his bicycle , stopping to pick up refuse with his hand - operated stick . ‘ We collected 30 bags of rubbish in one day , and realised we had a serious problem,’ he says ‘ From then on I decided to blitz the village a couple of days every week . Using the bike and the pick - up stick I find that I can cover quite a large area of ground and take some very good exercise at the same time.’ Bert 's public - spirited efforts have n't gone unnoticed either — his fastidiousness has won him a thank - you scroll from the Keep Britain Tidy group . Armed with only his trusty pick - up stick , Bert is ready for battle with Ringmer 's litter louts .
Idiom: beg the question (used idiomatically: yes)
But most mental illness lacks any clear physical symptoms and is recognizable only from the patient 's abnormal behaviour . This is why some forms of mental illness are confused with criminality — for example , because they are manifest largely by anti - social behaviour . Some definitions of mental illness beg the question of what constitutes normal behaviour . It has gradually come to be accepted that there are no clear lines dividing normal and abnormal behaviour , only several continua on which people might be placed that shade very gradually from the recognizably normal to the clearly disturbed . Mental illness is a very complicated subject , and psychiatry ( the study and treatment of it ) is not yet well enough developed to permit of an easy , agreed classification .
Idiom: rough edges (used idiomatically: yes)
So what does all this work achieve ? Looking at the state of tax law in the UK , one might be forgiven for concluding that the effect is extremely limited . The reality , however , is that the Institute has had considerable influence in knocking the rough edges off legislation and practice . That it has achieved so much is largely due to the high regard in which Philip Hardman , chairman of the Faculty 's technical committee , Edwin Vidler , its secretary , and other members of the committee and its subcommittees are held by the Revenue departments . They get little or no publicity for their efforts in this area — quite deliberately .
Idiom: change hands (used idiomatically: no)
Leading the rise were the prices of privatisation shares which would have been threatened by a Labour government . Electricity shares rose by 24 per cent while British Telecom gained 19p for the part - paid shares to finish at 1191/2p . The London futures market had its busiest day with 650,000 contracts changing hands — 60 per cent more than on the previous record day . Most of the business was in shorter - term sterling futures as the pound gained against other currencies . The pound gained more than two cents against the dollar to close at $ 1.7724 and 21/2 pfennigs against the German mark , closing at Dm2.8801 .
Idiom: on the game (used idiomatically: yes)
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Idiom: turn the corner (used idiomatically: no)
TSB , the bank that likes to say yes , found its shareholders in a less than positive frame of mind at its somewhat stormy agm in Glasgow yesterday . Sir Nicholas Goodison , the group chairman , tried to soften the blow of continuing bad debt provisions by telling shareholders that there were finally some signs of economic recovery after three years thanks to the fall in interest rates and the value of sterling . ' All in all , we now believe that the corner has indeed been turned , although it would be a brave man who would say so categorically with the UK economy still in such an uncertain state . ' He reassured shareholders that the TSB would in future focus on banking and insurance services for personal and small business customers under the name of TSB , while the troubled Hill Samuel subsidiary would return to traditional merchant banking , concentrating on fee - earning services . Although Sir Nicholas put a brave face on the massive bad debts provision at Hill Samuel and the management re - organisation , he came under fire from angry shareholders over the £ 750,000 pay - off to the former chief executive , Don McCrickard , and the performance of the ' pasty - faced ' board .
Idiom: brownie point (used idiomatically: yes)
' I think you over - reacted a bit this morning , old Pat , ' Richie said , when Patrick fell into step beside him . ' Still , no harm done . In fact you 've scored a lot of Brownie points with the Chairman , bringing his precious clubs back . I thought of ringing the Met when you dashed off like that but decided to leave it with you . ' No comment from Patrick .