Gooogr/pie_idioms huggingface dataset:
Idiom: from scratch (used idiomatically: yes)
Nineteenth and twentieth - century literary texts are also studied through lectures and tutorials . Satellite TV facilities allow use to be made of Russian TV programmes and films . For students who wish to take one year only of Russian from scratch the course 1A is recommended as an outside subject . This course has similar entrance qualifications to 1A1/1A2 . For students taking two modern European languages in their second year , there is also the opportunity to study Russian nineteenth- and twentieth - century history or the history of the Russian language .
Idiom: out of line (used idiomatically: no)
I said , ' It is only a matter of time , tuan , but maybe the time is not quite yet . ' I was treated to the full force of the General 's disapproval , which was not negligible . Just out of the line of his sight , Martinho mouthed furiously at me . The General said : ' I shall know who to blame if treachery helps the bandits . ' In English the words sound weird , but — believe me — it was the logic which was bizarre .
Idiom: pick up the pieces (used idiomatically: yes)
Finally you put it all together and find you got a nice solid looking case . Then some damned smart lawyer comes along and shoots it full of writs and affidavits . So you pick up the pieces and start turning up a little here and a little— but you get the idea . If you think about it long enough you 'll go nuts . 2
Idiom: follow in someone's footsteps (used idiomatically: yes)
DAMON HILL beat off a string of top Formula One drivers , including new Williams - Renault team - mate Alain Prost , to record the fastest time in testing at France 's Signes circuit . Hill , signed by Frank Williams to replace world champion Nigel Mansell , clocked one minute 4.20 seconds , heading Prost by 0.10sec . Meanwhile , three - times world champion Ayrton Senna drove an IndyCar for the first time but is unlikely to follow in Nigel Mansell 's footsteps . Senna drove a Chevrolet 1992 car in Phoenix on Sunday as a guest of fellow Brazilian and twice Formula One champion Emerson Fittipaldi . Roy is Keane on big
Idiom: crystal clear (used idiomatically: yes)
Denis Weatherley Andrew West : Darlington Arts Centre WEST is one of a crop of young British pianists of immense potential . On the evidence of his recital he is increasing in assurance and beginning to fulfil expectations . He gave a stimulating programme ranging from the crystal clear Partita No 1 of Bach , through Schubert and Schumann to the 20th century Berg and Prokofiev . His playing of the Bach was delightfully unmannered . Two of the Schubert D899 impromptus followed .
Idiom: by and large (used idiomatically: yes)
As is well known , Marx outlined in general terms the course of the total social reproduction , proceeding from a whole series of premises to simplifying the situation … How is a mobile equilibrium possible in the growing capitalist system ? — this is how Marx formulated his question . By and large , the most abstract ( supremely theoretical ) solution is as follows . And here we may summarise Bukharin as follows : For simple reproduction :
Idiom: to the letter (used idiomatically: yes)
The Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Mohammed Moussa said on June 7 that Shamir 's remarks were " a positive development and a step in the right direction " . Israel also agreed " in principle " on June 5 that the European Communities ( EC ) should play a direct role in a conference , as announced during a visit to Paris by Israel 's Foreign Minister , David Levi , and subsequently confirmed by Shamir , despite opposition from hardliners within his Cabinet . However Shamir 's formal reply on June 6 to Bush 's letter rejected Bush 's compromise , according to press reports , and accused Arab countries of " derailing the real purpose " of the proposed conference . He ruled out a UN role in the conference and insisted on Israel 's right to veto all members of any joint Jordanian - Palestinian delegation . Meanwhile , the PLO Executive Committee met in Tunis on June 8 - 9 and issued a statement rejecting any compromise which would exclude the city of Jerusalem from Middle East peace negotiations .
Idiom: crystal clear (used idiomatically: yes)
Stick with mastic varnish , then seal with layer of lead foil pressed into wet paint and seal again with lead . Cover with second panel of glass , so that contents fully visible but inaccessible . Everything crystal clear but refusing to make sense . The more you try to decipher the more confusing it becomes . The whole problem of optimum distance , he wrote .
Idiom: in a fog (used idiomatically: yes)
Air crashes in Nepal and Russia A preliminary report published on Aug. 14 by Nepalese investigators , concerning the Thai Airways Airbus which crashed in the Himalayas near Kathmandu on July 31 , killing all 113 passengers and crew [ see also p. 39033 ] , said that the pilot had struggled with faulty wing flaps minutes before the accident . All 82 passengers and crew were killed when an Aeroflot plane crashed on Aug. 27 while trying to land in rain and heavy fog in Ivanovo , north - east of Moscow . Initial investigations suggested that the crash had been caused by a combination of bad weather and either pilot error or a failure in the communications system . INTERNATIONAL
Idiom: keep a straight face (used idiomatically: yes)
Serious attempts to gauge the likelihood of an outbreak of Frownie - wearing in London 's health clubs have been greeted only by hoots of laughter . No one among the instructors or instructees at London 's trendy Pineapple Dance studios had heard of these things , or thought the idea would catch on . ‘ But the dance classes here are such fun,’ said a spokesman , trying to keep a straight face , ‘ that we really do n't think we need any of these Frownies.’ His remarks brought to mind a particularly tough circuit - training class , Terry 's Power Hour , that used to be much in vogue at Battersea 's Metropolitan Club . Terry 's winning touch as a trainer was to wait until his devotees were in extremis on their final set of 50 press - ups , then announce sweetly , ‘ Do n't forget to smile.’
Idiom: in the red (used idiomatically: yes)
Yeah , okay , put that one back there then What do you think ? Yes , fine , now you want it in the red one and not the silver one , yes ? Well I think the red Yes well I think so , I think so alright
Idiom: come clean (used idiomatically: yes)
The government must have the figures , we know the government has the figures and the people of Britain will have to pay that extra tax so why have n't they got the guts to tell them how much they 'll have to pay . My right honourable and honourable friends have answered many questions and will continue to answer the questions that the honourable the right honourable lady 's friends ask . But what we want to know from the right honourable lady what we want to know from the right honourable lady is when they will come clean about the public spending policies that will put taxes in this country up . Hear , hear . Michael Chersby .
Idiom: in the dock (used idiomatically: no)
The headlines often reflect this focus on the alleged offender 's occupation , but not quite to the same extent as in the attacks on males . In fact , nearly one - third of the reports identify the person 's occupation in the headline . Again there is the range from formal positions of trust , particularly teachers ( e.g. TEACHER ACCUSED ; HEAD IN DOCK ) and ministers of the church ( e.g. PARSON ON SEX CHARGES ; PRIEST IN SEX CASE ) . The teacher may be self - employed , but still the profession rather than any other detail is what is of primary interest ( SHAME OF A KINKY SIR ) . The jackpot for the popular press comes when the defendant is both a teacher and a priest , although this does not come across in the headline ( e.g. SHAME OF KINKY HEAD , 55 ) Other professions also feature , which did not occur in the male assault cases ( e.g. DOCTOR JAILED FOR SEX ASSAULTS ; DENTIST FONDLES GIRLS ) .
Idiom: join the club (used idiomatically: no)
I am ecstatic about this , it is like winning my first cap not my 23rd . ' Ian Hunter , who made a sensational two - try debut against Canada , retains his right wing role while Rory Underwood , who retired after the World Cup , comes back at the expense of younger brother Tony . Rob Andrew joins the 50 cap club but his selection is a harsh blow to Stuart Barnes , England B 's most outstanding player at Bristol on Saturday . TEAM : J M Webb ; I G Hunter , W D C Carling ( capt ) , A C Guscott , R Underwood ; E R Andrew , E D Morris ; J Leonard , B C Moore , V E Ubogu , W A Dooley , M C Bayfield , M C Teague , B Clarke , P J Winterbottom . Replacements : P de Glanville , S Barnes , S D Bates , J A Probyn , C J Olver , T A K Rodber .
Idiom: have words (used idiomatically: yes)
If not , the challenged lose a point . Any spelling error can also be challenged : if a word has been spelled wrongly and is challenged , the last team loses a point , not the team that misspelled it . A team that is challenged and has a real word in mind , but misspells it , loses . ( g ) Three points lose a life , and the team is then a ghost and is out .
Idiom: above board (used idiomatically: yes)
I do n't have to put up with my private affairs being pried into and dissected.’ ‘ That is quite true,’ he admitted drily . ‘ But if your private affairs were open and above board you would n't be worrying about having to conceal a phone caller 's identity — which is what you are doing.’ The words ended on a grim note , while a small frown drew his brows together as he regarded her . Her voice shook with anger as she said , ‘ You 're accusing me of being underhand?’
Idiom: break someone's heart (used idiomatically: yes)
You see , he knew me to be like a dog on a leash , straining to break free and head hell for leather into the nearest mischief . Of course , we had been to London to visit Benjamin 's former betrothed , Johanna , a sweet girl whom he adored . Johanna had fallen for Cavendish , one of the great lords of the land , who 'd broken her heart and destroyed her wits . Now the girl lived in the care of the nuns at Syon on the Thames , a mere shadow of her former self . ( Oh , by the way , Benjamin killed the nobleman concerned in a duel with swords in Leicester Fields .
Idiom: get to the bottom of (used idiomatically: yes)
That makes me very angry.’ Mr Mallard said he hoped their claim would open up the matter once more . ‘ We want to find out what happened , we just want to get to the bottom of things.’ The family 's solicitor , Peter Anderson , said he was waiting to hear if the MoD would deal with the matter , but added that the family may pursue a civil claim . ‘ We think the Ministry of Defence was negligent in the way they looked after this young man .
Idiom: get the picture (used idiomatically: yes)
But it , it 's not go not got any gadgets on . It 's pictures . But they 've got a picture of sunlight , cloud and all things like that . But it does n't take some bad pictures really . No
Idiom: oil and water (used idiomatically: yes)
It says no women check their cars twice a week , although 15 per cent of men do . All men check their tyres at least once a month but six per cent of women check them less often . Men also check their oil and water levels more frequently . Knopfler bucks torture victim DIRE Straits star Mark Knopfler joined hundreds of wellwishers who sent messages of support to pensioner Lennie Perkes after hearing how he was tortured by burglars .
Idiom: for the time being (used idiomatically: yes)
The method of control we shall use involves literally holding one variable constant while assessing the relationship between two others . To hold age constant , we consider the relationship between income and law - breaking among people of identical ages . ( In fact we will use only a dichotomy of age by crudely grouping people above and below 45 , but we shall ignore that complication for the time being . ) We therefore need a new table which shows the three - way table of age by income by attitudes to the law ( figure 13.5 ) ; the relationships can not be inferred from inspection of figures 13.2 , 13.3 and 13.4 alone . Figure 13.4 Preparedness to break the law by age : row proportions
Idiom: wipe the slate clean (used idiomatically: yes)
The task at this stage will be to ascertain the feelings and problems which exist on an individual level , and to discuss them . This may involve dealing with depression , disappointment and many other feelings that have arisen since retirement . It may be necessary to get the individual to look at alternative ways of approaching and coping with the circumstances of life without work , perhaps trying to ‘ wipe the slate clean’ and start the process all over again , but with an increased awareness of the problems and difficulties that are involved . Counselling should seek to present a positive view of retirement , but one which stresses the need for individual commitment and effort . Too often retired people will say that retirement did not turn out to be as they had expected .
Idiom: in the pink (used idiomatically: no)
A woman , who is young and Asian , with gloves colored in pink , is standing in the snow
Idiom: come to a head (used idiomatically: no)
Only last week a scorpion stung you . Starting as a fire on the side of your thigh it came to a head in a charred violet point … you became irascible and superstitious and dreamed of a horrible martyrdom .
Idiom: on the double (used idiomatically: yes)
PROF ENO : Run around the field for an hour , boy . On the double ! Now … You boy !
Idiom: play games (used idiomatically: no)
Games to play with your Six or Pack EGG HUNT This game can be played indoors or outside . You 'll need one egg for each Brownie . You could either use chocolate eggs , or each Brownie could decorate a hard - boiled egg ( see pages 30–31 ) .
Idiom: up a tree (used idiomatically: no)
Holding out her hand enticingly , Penny called softly and persuasively to try and attract the bird down , but Kelpie stayed on his perch and took no notice at all . ' If I climb up I may get him , ' Penny said to herself . Moving as quietly and gently as she could to avoid scaring the budgie away , Penny climbed up on to the fence and then , by way of various branches , up the tree . Foot by foot she ascended . giving little whistling whispers to reassure the budgie .
Idiom: drunk as a lord (used idiomatically: yes)
had the key Oh was as drunk as the lord last night Yeah What is he very old ?
Idiom: as a rule (used idiomatically: yes)
It is , however , the residential social worker who most often faces sexual problems of a practical import in his or her work . There is no doubt whatever that the sexual atmosphere in some residential establishments poses the greatest sexual problem of all for residents . The individual in residential care has the same needs , similar sexual urge and ( as a rule ) capacity , and may be subject to almost any of the problems which can afflict people in general . Yet he or she is usually limited by lack of resources , lack of accommodation , lack of contact outside the institution and downright sexual repressiveness within from any sexual expression whatever . There are exceptions and it is fair to say that over recent years a good deal more attention has been paid to these problems .
Idiom: go all the way (used idiomatically: no)
‘ Vitor did his best , but tragically it was already too late,’ he said , hurrying forward to place a protective arm around her . ‘ Too late?’ An icy chill started at Ashley 's heels and went all the way up her spine to the top of her head . ‘ Simon 's … dead?’ she asked haltingly . ‘ I 'm afraid so .
Idiom: off the shelf (used idiomatically: yes)
Introduction ( Boxout ? ) If the VGA or SuperVGA monitor of your PC can be thought of as a car , then the graphics card should be thought of as the engine . Most off the shelf PCs these days come equipped with a graphics controller card which is either a card fitted into a vacant expansion slot or built in as part of the motherboard . These cards come equipped with their own VideoRAM memory which determines the number of colour the monitor can display at certain resolutions . Thus , a 512k card can display 256 colours at a resolution of 640 by 480 pixels or 16 colours at 1024 by 768 pixels .
Idiom: on the ground (used idiomatically: yes)
No doubt there are those who have seen fear on my face in certain circumstances in this campaign , just as I have seen the same fear on their faces in the same circumstances . After a few minutes ' walk I arrived at the edge of the wooded area ; in front of me was about two hundred yards of grass , rising to the high ground covered by thick gorse and ferns . On the high ground a figure was waving to me . Even from this distance it was obviously Peter Young . I returned his wave , and started to walk towards him .
Idiom: make or break (used idiomatically: yes)
Green Party to put forward candidates despite troubles Despite financial difficulty , the Greens are to put forward a record number of candidates in the forthcoming general election — 332 in the case of a June poll and 400 in the case of an autumn election . Members at the Party 's Bridlington conference were told that this was a " make or break " time for the Greens . The party is facing internal wrangling and an acute cash crisis which has forced it to adopt cuts and implement crisis management schemes . The party has increased its subscription fee by 25 per cent[see ED 43 ] .
Idiom: out of line (used idiomatically: yes)
And they all bloody died ! Remember you telling us that . And er said about it 's a regular and er they 're doing it proper , they 're putting them on jigs so they 're welding them and they 're out of line and all sorts ! Oh ! And they were interviewing this feller , he said , oh we went for a day out he said and I 'd just bought this car and I was really made up with it he said
Idiom: over the counter (used idiomatically: yes)
Open Mon 11am-2pm , Tues - Thur from 10.30am , Fri - Sat 10am-2.30pm . Going Out to Eat and Drink : Old delis at the centre of the soul system : Delicatessens are the culinary outposts of our European immigrants . Ellen Galford joins the queues in Scotland to buy heritage over the counter By ELLEN GALFORD FOR immigrant communities — Italians , Jews , and others who have the passion for good , simple food bred into their souls — a traditional delicatessen is the centre of the universe .
Idiom: on the cards (used idiomatically: yes)
We have a mixed bag on the theme of motifs this month , beginning with a query from my post bag . Liz Norton Mrs Brenda Mitchell of Shipley , West Yorkshire , wrote asking if it is possible to change the width of a pattern saved on a memory card . she gave the example of a hedgehog pattern which she had used on a sweater . The hedgehog itself was 19 stitches wide and she had saved it as a 23-stitch pattern repeat .
Idiom: to the letter (used idiomatically: yes)
After the meeting he insisted that both governments would keep searching for ways to convene a conference and declared that the " process is not stuck " . Syrian acceptance of US peace conference proposal It was reported on July 14 that President Assad had finally replied to Bush 's letter of June 1 . Syrian television reported that Assad , in his reply , said that he considered Bush 's proposals as " positive and balanced " and as " constituting an acceptable basis for achieving a comprehensive solution and a peace process in the region " . Baker immediately praised Assad 's response as positive , saying that it had demonstrated that Syria was now more willing to enter direct peace talks with Israel than at any time in the past .
Idiom: one in the eye for (used idiomatically: yes)
School pupils must go on learning about 1066 and all that , declared the National Curriculum Council . Advocates of traditional history - teaching welcomed the emphasis on events , people and dates . One in the eye for progressive educationalists , after a hard battle ? Company cars Queering the motor market
Idiom: pecking order (used idiomatically: yes)
Horses at the top of the pecking order will have the highest self - esteem , and those at the bottom the lowest . A horse 's more or less inherited position in the herd can be altered by unusual conditions . An exceptionally aggressive horse may reduce the position of another natural herd leader ; a racehorse that always comes last may slide down the social scale ; whereas a horse low in self - esteem and of a more passive and gentle nature , may , if its confidence is given a considerable boost , decide to dominate other horses formerly higher in the pecking order . Frequently , horses that form a close bond with their riders have such a rise in self - esteem . It is easy to see how the company of other horses satisfies so many essential needs .
Idiom: make the grade (used idiomatically: yes)
If you have just gained the exam results you need for a place at university or college , or for a job , than congratulations ! But if your exam results were n't what you expected , or if you are not sure what to do next , here is some useful information and advice . so you did n't make the grade For years everyone around you — family , parents , even magazines and newspapers , have been telling you : ‘ Work hard , Pass your exams , Your whole future depends on this’ . So you worked hard .
Idiom: go straight (used idiomatically: yes)
He must have been on his way to Jordan 's place . Where else could he have been going ? If he was going to the town he would have gone straight down Buller 's Hill and been there in ten minutes.’ Wycliffe shook his head . ‘ You may be right but do n't let 's get hooked on one idea .
Idiom: word of mouth (used idiomatically: yes)
LONDON ( east ) Greenwood Travel , 94a Chingford Mount Road , Chingford E4 9AA ; tel 01 5272648 . Independent agencies are in a better position to offer personal service than are those tied to big chains , believes managing director Daphne Armstrong . ' Many of our enquiries come through word - of - mouth recommendations . ' LONDON ( west ) Weider Travel , Charing Cross Station Concourse , The Strand , WC2N 4HZ ; tel 01 836 6363 . The only retail travel agency in Britain specialising in passenger journeys on board cargo ships .
Idiom: for the time being (used idiomatically: yes)
DIGIT 's income suffers By Gordon Milne THE effect of recession on UK dividend pay - outs makes Dunedin Income Growth Investment Trust 's name seem more like an unsustainable ambition — for the time being , at any rate . DIGIT , run from Edinburgh by Dunedin Fund Managers , has experienced a fair few dividend cuts from companies held in its largely blue - chip portfolio . Earnings per share in the year to 31 January have slumped to 21.75p from 24.87p , and the trust management will have to dip into revenue reserves just to meet the board 's own proposed final dividend of 17p .
Idiom: break even (used idiomatically: no)
Then we can think of water pollution . Rivers have always been a dumping ground for man 's unwanted waste . Nature has , of course , tremendous resilience in coping with abuse ; even great quantities of waste can be broken down by the bacteria in the water . But there are limits , and we are told by scientists that those limits are being reached in our own time . We can easily understand why .
Idiom: over the counter (used idiomatically: yes)
( b)Not many of us have the necessary expertise or inclination to do a good job . ( c)It is far better to invest in reliable commercially designed and thoroughly field - tested equipment than rely upon inadequate Heath - Robinson - like d - i - y alternatives . With this in mind I decided that all of the items in my dream package should be easily available , over the counter , products chosen to meet my ideals and suitable for the not - so - experienced hobbyist , the main candidate likely to be interested in buying a basic marine system . Despite my earlier remarks , I will lapse into ‘ Blue Peter’ mode occasionally throughout the article to recommend a little bit of ‘ do - it - yourself’to overcome minor shortcomings I found in some of the pieces of equipment during my field testing . Selecting the tank