Gooogr/pie_idioms huggingface dataset:
Idiom: on the wagon (used idiomatically: yes)
In its two years of existence , Charterail has tried to demonstrate that the railways could be used not only for bulk freight such as coal , aggregates and steel , but were also flexible enough to shift fast - selling consumer goods efficiently . Its customers included Pedigree Petfoods , the Safeway supermarket chain , Coca Cola , Nestle and Ranks Hovis McDougall . Goods were loaded on to Charterail road trailers that could be driven on and off flat rail wagons with swivelling beds . ( Conventional railhead lifting equipment for transferring containers between trucks and trains is cumbersome and slow ; piggy - back is much quicker and easier . ) The greater part of a journey was by rail ; only the beginning and the end were by road .
Idiom: come to think of it (used idiomatically: yes)
I always enjoyed my lunch - time chats with Jamie . We sometimes talk when we meet on Saturday nights , but we ca n't hear when the bands are on , and afterwards I 'm either too drunk to talk or , if I can speak , I 'm too drunk to recall much of what I 've said . Which , come to think of it , is probably just as well , judging by the way people who are normally quite sensible dissolve into gibbering , rude , opinionated and bombastic idiots once the alcohol molecules in their bloodstream outnumber their neurons , or whatever . Luckily , one only notices this if one stays sober oneself , so the solution is as pleasant ( at the time , at least ) as it is obvious . My father was asleep in a deckchair in the front garden when I got back .
Idiom: dig deep (used idiomatically: yes)
The player not in a starting role will be on the substitutes ' bench alongside Bernie Slaven . Middlesbrough 's hopes of a promotion boost will improve if they do n't repeat their recent habit of giving the opposition a goal start . Lawrence added : ‘ I know it has been an expensive season for fans , but I hope they will dig deep to back the team in their final home game.’ Leading scorer Paul Wilkinson expects a tough match against his first professional club . Wilkinson said : ‘ Grimsby have been playing with five at the back and gave Ipswich a tough last match .
Idiom: Jekyll and Hyde (used idiomatically: no)
How did Doctor Jekyll feel the first time he became Mr Hyde ? 6 What were the differences in character between Jekyll and Hyde ? 7 When did Doctor Jekyll first realize that Hyde was getting out of control ?
Idiom: small print (used idiomatically: yes)
The exemption clauses in particular , by which the insurer seeks to limit his liability to the haulier , can be very extensive . Careful reading of the various clauses in a policy often reveals that surprisingly little is actually insured against . It is the broker 's job to make sure the haulier fully understands the small print of the exemption and other clauses . The broker may need to be made aware of this duty . The mistake is often made of leaving too much to the insurance broker — not giving him sufficiently clear instructions and then , most importantly , not checking with him that the policy taken out does cover the risks which need to be insured against .
Idiom: get lost (used idiomatically: yes)
She gets lost really easily . She 's got no sense of direction .
Idiom: put a damper on (used idiomatically: yes)
to take over all public transport in the London area and placed a Bill before Parliament early in April , to enable this to happen . Later he moved over and took his seat in Parliament , where he was able to exploit even grander notions , that public transport be nationalized and another Bill was placed before Parliament , with this in mind , at least in so far as London was concerned . The uncertainty caused by this atmosphere put a damper on further developments of public transport in London , as those desiring to make improvements felt that the fruits of their endeavours would pass to others . A Bill of Parliament received its second reading on 23 March 1930 , but by February 1932 , there had been a change in the government and Mr. Pybus , the new Minister of Transport , decided to drop the Bill . However , by then things had gone so far , outside Parliament , that some change was necessary .
Idiom: on board (used idiomatically: yes)
He suggests we emend Claudia 's last message , delivered by Fairfax to the Masai , to include the words ‘ the universal spirit’ . Fairfax should now say to the assembled Masai : ‘ Whatever happens to her she will always remember that it was the Masai who showed her that the human race shares one , universal , spirit.’ He also agrees to my request to take Fairfax on board as historical adviser and fixes a meeting in London in a few weeks to review progress . London . I hear the chimes striking in the grey sky .
Idiom: look on the bright side (used idiomatically: yes)
Had a good pub - crawl last night . Everyone talking about war - jolly topic for a night out . ' Look on the bright side , ' I kept saying : ' They 'll need munitions . ' Will go to Viola and Gerald tonight and hope they talk of something else . Have been walking around London all day .
Idiom: turn someone's head (used idiomatically: yes)
It was marred by a puckered scar which had destroyed his cheek , beginning just above the right - hand corner of his mouth , but , fortunately for him , narrowly missed his eye to disappear into his hair , twisting and distorting his whole face . Neil Cochrane 's mouth tightened when for the first time Sally - Anne saw his face plain , and reacted by controlling her own , so that the shock which she had received was only momentarily shown . He gave no other sign of distress , merely turned his head to greet Miss Mates , saying coolly , ‘ You are prompt , Matey , even without your kitchen help.’ Miss Mates was carrying a black lacquered tray with a delicately flowered china tea - set on it — Wedgwood , Sally - Anne noted — and a silver teapot . The elegantly shabby room in which she had found a haven was an oasis in the East End 's desert , which could be glimpsed through the small bow window .
Idiom: there's the rub (used idiomatically: yes)
LIE BACK AND THINK OF … well , certainly not England when you 're soaking up the sun in St Tropez . Trouble for the carefree couple , though , was just around the corner THERE 'S THE RUB : Fergie eases the tension from her companion Johnny . But if the American thought he had a pain in the neck then , there were bigger shocks in store OUT ON A LIMB : Johnny massages the Duchess 's leg .
Idiom: watch this space (used idiomatically: yes)
External examiners may be used more . Row defused ? Watch this space . Leeds Pinstripe city
Idiom: hold water (used idiomatically: yes)
Rather than operate a borehole pump whenever water is needed , the usual arrangement is to pump water from the borehole at regular intervals to a tank or distribution reservoir on high ground or on top of a water tower . From here the water can flow by gravity to wherever it is needed . A distribution reservoir holds enough water to supply the area it serves for about a day . Pumping water from an aquifer lowers the water table . This may reduce or stop the natural ' overflow ' from the aquifer , causing springs or small streams to dry up .
Idiom: rare bird (used idiomatically: yes)
Conservation : Species Spix 's Macaw down to one A search for the world 's rarest bird , Spix 's macaw , has concluded that only one bird remains in the wild . All suitable habitat was surveyed after Brazilian and British scientists warned of the bird 's disappearance . The Spix 's macaw 's deep blue plumage has led to its being prized by collectors around the world , who will pay up to £ 29,000 for a single specimen .
Idiom: in cold blood (used idiomatically: yes)
When he was appointed Archbishop , the Government sighed with relief . Here was an Archbishop after their own hearts . Yet soon after his enthronement , Romero 's close friend Fr Grande and two parishioners were callously shot in cold blood by security forces . Fr Grande 's crime ? He had preached a sermon in which he had said these words : ‘ It is dangerous to be a Christian in our nation .
Idiom: all the rage (used idiomatically: yes)
nothing but natural birth 'cause this the age when it 's all the rage for the right - on to inherit the earth On the all - round awfulness of late 80 's pop …
Idiom: make a move (used idiomatically: yes)
Not only are the pub interiors themselves of the nondescript , open - plan kind , but the barn to the rear has been wholly mutilated . Fortunately , not all recent pub refurbishments have been in this vein . A number of the big breweries have recently made encouraging moves towards a more sympathetic attitude to their historic pubs . Allied 's Tetley Walker subsidiary have established a further subdivision , Peter Walker , catering exclusively for their historic outlets , while Grand Metropolitan 's Group Estates Director recently assured the Georgian Group that ' we will always consider historic and aesthetic considerations in all our refurbishments . ' Even so , such vague promises are no grounds for satisfaction , let alone complacency .
Idiom: work to rule (used idiomatically: no)
In some unions , officials may then exert position power and give instructions to members or junior officials . Shop stewards very occasionally may rely on power to ‘ bully’ members on the shop floor ; most shop stewards hope that members will accept their guidance as industrial relations ‘ experts’and therefore exert influence through expert power . In negotiations with management , union officials may feel compelled to resort to the threat of industrial action ( a strike , ‘ blacking’ certain work practices , a work - to - rule or go - slow etc — to use resource power in the form of their control over the labour force , ie . the support of their members ) . It might also be called a form of ‘ negative power’— the power to disrupt . Delegation
Idiom: up and running (used idiomatically: yes)
All finalists will be introduced to an appropriate book - keeping system , enabling them to monitor and control their businesses in a professional manner . Over the years , Midland has helped thousands of businesses to start up and grow into thriving enterprises . Whether at the planning stage or up and running , Midland has an Enterprise Counsellor in every branch who can guide you along the path to success . To help run your business in a professional and stylish way , we have some wonderful business - related prizes : From Apple Computer , the first prize winner will receive a complete business computing system .
Idiom: play for time (used idiomatically: no)
In August 1982 , Mexico threatened to default , and was quickly followed by other large borrowers , notably Argentina and Brazil . A default contagion would have brought down the banking systems of all the major industrial countries , and caused the world to relive something like the financial crisis of the Great ~ Depression . What followed was a seven year play for extra time . The initial approach was to link policy improvements in the borrowing countries not only with help from international institutions , but also with additional lending from the banks – which seemed to defy the most elementary canons of sensible bank behavior . Three years after the outbreak of the Latin ~ American crisis , United ~ States ~ Treasury ~ Secretary James ~ Baker announced a systematization of the initial response .
Idiom: play games (used idiomatically: no)
Thus , if a suit game is played , there are 11 trump cards ( 7 in the suit plus the four Jacks ) .
Idiom: you can't have your cake and eat it (used idiomatically: yes)
Now we ca n't have both . You ca n't have your cake and eat it . You ca n't . You could n't .
Idiom: out of pocket (used idiomatically: yes)
Similarly , at Cornhill Insurance , the transfer allowance is taxable . And at Cadbury Schweppes , the additional allowance , paid to employees who do not receive salary increases as a result of their transfer , is taxable . Removal grants and disturbance allowances both refund employees for out - of - pocket expenses incurred as a result of moving home . Whatever terminology is used , the Inland Revenue does not allow tax - free treatment twice over : the disturbance allowance and any additional grants or allowances are taxable above a certain maximum payment . WHEN PAYMENT IS MADE
Idiom: on board (used idiomatically: yes)
The inadequacy of the rest will have been cause for serious concern in the England camp . And yet the matter was quickly screened out as Pakistan set out to secure the piffling 138 needed for their second Test victory at Lord 's . Pakistan 's start was not quite as grim as India 's at Headingley in 1952 , when the first four batsmen were out before a run had been registered , nor did it quite compare with Australia 's second innings at Brisbane in 1950 , when Bedser and Bailey send back the first three without a run on the board . But here at Lord 's in 1992 , Pakistan 's first three were shot out for ducks , the scoreboard showing 18 for 3 after Chris Lewis had found the bat 's fatal edge three times while Sohail bravely carved and thumped 16 runs . The left - hander just avoided a caught - and - bowled to Malcolm 's left hand , but when Gooch brought Salisbury on , this time at the Nursery end , and pitching into the legside rough , he spun one right across Salim Malik to have him caught at gully .
Idiom: in the bag (used idiomatically: yes)
Rain began to streak the window . I shared a compartment with a tanned young man , blond as only a Swede can be , in wire - rimmed glasses and a pony - tail , who was returning to Göteborg from Algeciras , where he had been visiting a girlfriend , as he put it . Actually she was a former girlfriend , and he had n't exactly visited her , because upon arriving he discovered she was living with an Algerian rug merchant — she had somehow neglected to mention this in her postcards — who had pulled out a scimitar and threatened to send the Swede home with his goolies in a sandwich bag if he did n't clear off instantly . Considering that he had just made a pointless journey of several thousand miles , the young man seemed remarkably equable and spent almost the entire journey sitting cross - legged , spooning purple yoghurt into his mouth from an enormous jar and reading a novel by Thomas Mann . At Ångelholm , we were joined by two more people , a grim - looking older woman all in black , who looked as if she had n't smiled since 1937 and who spent the entire journey watching me as if she had seen my face on a wanted poster , and by a fastidious older man who I guessed to be a recently retired schoolmaster and took an instant dislike to .
Idiom: tie the knot (used idiomatically: yes)
you 'll need to practise on both arms . And there 's no use getting in the exam on Thursday and say ah well I 'm afraid I 've not done it on that arm so erm lost Okay , so there you are you see , you 're , you 're a first aider and you come up to the person and you hold it the way you did last time and you think ah , now that 's the wrong way round of course , there 's my elbow point , there 's my injured elbow , so I have to be that way round , mm , so you turn it round the other way , right , your elbow shape goes to the injured elbow and your long line goes straight up and down the line of the body , you arrange it so that you only just covering the forearm there , with just enough above the hand to tie your reef knot that would be too little and that would be too much just enough above the hands to tie your reef knot , the first thing you do is to tuck nice , big bit of material right under the hand and anchor it into position , just keep that resting there and all the rest of this goes under the arm up between the shoulder blades there and you tie your first half of the reef knot just above the fingers in the hollow of the neck here , now that 's important because round the back here if you press on that bit of muscle there , there 's a big band of muscle , if you 've got a knot on that it gives a great deal of discomfort very quickly so you want to get the knots round in the hollow here that does n't hurt your casualty , there , draw it up half the knot , is that tight enough ? It feels fine Yeah
Idiom: fight fire with fire (used idiomatically: yes)
The will point to his agreement , however reluctantly , to the introduction of the Compaq Grand Slam Cup last year — the ITF 's official end of the season competition — which offered $ 2 m to the winner and $ 6 m overall , more than double the amount on offer at the ATP Championships and which even some of the players , including Boris Becker and John McEnroe , described as exorbitant . Mr Chatrier 's response would be direct and unashamed . In his view , there are times when you have to fight fire with fire , or , as he put it rather more eloquently during his defence of the Grand Slam Cup decision , ‘ It was a sad reality that we were left with no real option but to protect tradition with the modern deterrent — money.’ Anyone who believes that Mr Chatrier 's remarks can be dismissed either as those of someone who has lost touch with reality , are also way off the mark . Few have done more over the years to encourage and inspire the growth and development of tennis by putting it on as professional footing as possible .
Idiom: think twice (used idiomatically: yes)
And I I did I went completely mad and that 's the only ever time I 've ever hit anybody in my life , honest . And I do n't think he ever forgave me for it you know . But then he se he seemed then as if he 'd think twice before he 'd do anything when he used to come in you know I er I said to him I said look we used to call him in them days you know , now what did you that for ? Poor mam has n't done a thing you know . And I think it brought him to his senses a lot after that , he thought well hello I 've got what do you call it now ?
Idiom: up and running (used idiomatically: yes)
standing in front of the box It wo n't be picture , will it ? But of course it is important that the box is er in operational use before such a photograph is taken , so I will endeavour tomorrow to er to resolve the situation of actually putting the phones in the box so that er by the time Wednesday comes , and our photograph , then it is up and running as they say . True true Hear hear
Idiom: land of nod (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ And that is my plan,’ he said . I woke suddenly with my hand on my piece . Rex and Harpo / Chico were all nuzzled up in the land of nod , so I took myself over to the window to watch the sun rise over Presley City . Now stirs the earth before the water 's run . And watch our dust rise to the restoring sun .
Idiom: neck of the woods (used idiomatically: yes)
The direct observation must be good , and so must the inference . That is , the inference must preserve the truth of its premise ( that the sign is present ) in its conclusion ( that what the sign signifies is present ) . And it will do that just in case , as a matter of fact , the sign is correlated with what we take it to signify : that is , provided that , at least in Pooh 's neck of the woods , there really is honey wherever there are bees . If that 's so , then Pooh can get true beliefs about honey just as well by observing it indirectly by observing bees as he can by observing it directly . Either way , the beliefs he gets about honey will be true , which is what matters .
Idiom: be left holding the baby (used idiomatically: yes)
The company is labouring under an intolerable burden of $ 1,290 m in long - term debt and the strategy outlined in the Wall Street Journal could cut this to between $ 400 m and $ 500 m . Prime would repay most if not all of the $ 570 m it owes to Shearson Lehman Brothers following the buyout , by swapping equity for debt and with proceeds from a new senior debt offering . Shearson was left holding the baby when the music stopped after the buyout : J H Whitney Co , leading the buyout , had persuaded Shearson to put up a bridging loan , and that it would easily be able to sell much of it on ; in the event , the junk bond market collapsed and no - one wanted it . Under the plan outlined in the Journal , Prime would refloat under the name ComputerVision Corp , which would include the PrimeService third party maintenance business , and the vanishing minicomputer side would go in a management buyout . Prime also owes about $ 235 m to Bank of Boston , Chemical Bank and others , $ 92 m to Prudential Life Insurance Co and more than $ 400 m to its bondholders .
Idiom: on the game (used idiomatically: yes)
As I expected from one who knew him well it is a very sympathetic account of his life and its impact on both cricket and the wider world . However , I did not anticipate it would be quite so moving to one who had never met the man himself . Of course , like thousands of others around the world , I felt I ‘ knew’ him from the wireless and his writings on the game ; but the training of binoculars on him in the commentary - box at Lord 's or The Oval was the nearest to physical contact . And yet now that he has passed away I feel as if a close friend has been lost . It is good to see that he was remembered so kindly by at least one of his colleagues .
Idiom: no can do (used idiomatically: yes)
Empty homes : Middlesbrough Council 's empty properties increased slightly to 174 , 1.1pc of its housing stock . No can do : A government inspector has blocked Cleveland County Council 's bid to buy land around Kilton Mine in the east of the county by compulsory purchase . A long debate has raged about whether the tip should be flattened or preserved as a monument of the ironstone industry .
Idiom: go to seed (used idiomatically: yes)
We pause and wonder . We recall that the narrator is a young man . Why going to seed ? Leave our friend alone ! Do n't presume !
Idiom: go begging (used idiomatically: no)
' Only that I ought to ask some of my old friends , people like Madeleine Corley , if I could be allowed to join them , but … You can imagine how difficult it is to do such a thing . I ca n't go around my friends begging for a home , can I ? And giving a home to an artist is n't the easiest thing . As a breed we take up such a lot of room . '
Idiom: way to go (used idiomatically: yes)
Mr. Wakeham Certainly the productivity of the coal industry has improved greatly over the years , but further improvement is still required . Although our productivity compares well with coal industries in Europe , it has some way to go before it is at the level of some of the coal industries outside Europe . Mr. Alan W. Williams Does the Secretary of State accept that Britain has the most cost efficient coal industry in Europe , producing the cheapest coal , and that if it were in any one of the other 11 European countries there would be no question of its further contraction at this time ?
Idiom: down the road (used idiomatically: no)
There were few strikes and in Parliament Labour 's opposition was usually focused more on the ' giveaway ' price at which shares were sold rather than on the principle of privatization . Mr Kinnock has suggested that renationalization would not be a high priority for a future Labour government . The government probably went further down this road than it had originally envisaged . The 1979 manifesto had promised to restore to the private sector the recently nationalized aerospace and shipbuilding industries , sell off the shares in the National Enterprise Board and National Freight Corporation , and review the role of BNOC . But by 1983 sales had been arranged for part of Britoil , Associated British Ports , Amersham International , shares in BP , and the NEB 's shareholdings ( Table 8.2 ) .