Gooogr/pie_idioms huggingface dataset:
Idiom: round the clock (used idiomatically: yes)
But you wo n't have read about the difficulties of Roger Thornton - Brown . He is one of the less famous victims among the tens of thousands of small businessmen who are suffering all over the land as a Tory dream turns into a nightmare . He and his wife toiled almost round the clock for seven years to make a success of their T - shirt design and print business — only to land on the scrapheap . The firm they had nursed so devotedly was wrecked by a series of hammer blows : MASSIVE rises in interest rates under the Tories ;
Idiom: shut the door on (used idiomatically: yes)
Tactics at the Gybe ( Figs 106 & 107 ) If you are rounding without any boards near you , you should aim to approach the mark wide and come out close , this tactic is known as in wide - out close . This way no valuable ground is lost to windward at the end of the turn and it ' shuts the door ' on any one trying to make a furtive inside rounding . The in wide - out close principle has particular importance at the bottom mark , since the following leg is to windward and a bad rounding can result in dirty wind at the outset . Rounding in the company of others is a different matter , as you can use the rules to help you .
Idiom: play ball (used idiomatically: no)
‘ On Saturday the 14th , I was carried off on my reserve team debut at Arsenal with ruptured anterior cruciate knee ligaments . ‘ Within two or three days of John Salako flying out to California for his knee operation , he had me for company on the same ward . ‘ Going out to America saved me a lot of time — an English surgeon had told me it would be a year before I kicked a ball again but I was back playing within six months . ’ Coppell , who is putting out the most inexperienced team he has fielded in nine years at Palace , said : ‘ Because Andy is a diabetic , he could not have the operation under general anaesthetic . ‘ He was wide awake while the old Black and Decker was being drilled straight through his kneecap and a donor tendon was being placed at the back of his knee , which is unbelievably advanced surgery . ’
Idiom: few and far between (used idiomatically: yes)
Getting the interviewer in perspective Remember the interviewer wants you to do well . Hostile interviewers are few and far between . The person you are about to see is probably a rather harassed individual who is hoping that the ideal employee is going to be , as we have mentioned before , the next person to walk through the door . That person ought to be you .
Idiom: take stock (used idiomatically: yes)
When she had been a child , those holidays had seemed magical , a time when everyday concerns were put in perspective by the rhythm of village life . At church , at the pub , or sitting by Dermot 's roaring peat fire , she would catch a glimpse of her father as he once was , before his life turned sour — expansive , smiling , good - humoured . Now , without him , she was back , taking stock of her life . She had loved both her parents . Her mother had filled her early childhood with wonderful memories of picnics and riding ponies and of a stream of smiling schoolfriends who were always made welcome , but it was her father to whom she 'd felt closest .
Idiom: in living memory (used idiomatically: yes)
The answer is an all - too - simple one : by the time he courageously signed on as a volunteer infantryman , John was in the terminal stages of consumption . Having survived the early years of childhood , unlike so many of his siblings , he had been struck down by that other malady which afflicted a tragically high proportion of those who lived on into teenage years and beyond . As incessant rain lashed the town in late July , 1798 , to be followed on the 28th of that month by one of the worst floods in living memory , John 's health can hardly have improved — and who knows what bacteria he was daily picking up from his father 's butchery ? Frome itself was nothing if not lively that year ; 170 of the North Gloucester Supplementary Militia arrived in June , en route to Plymouth , and then the Prime Minister himself passed through the town on his way to Burton Pynsent , accompanied by the Chief Speaker of the House of Commons . Plenty here for poor John Titford and his brother Ben to stand and gaze at .
Idiom: eat humble pie (used idiomatically: no)
As to the second , they said it was too expensive , bedrock all the way , could n't be done . but when they came to put into the new concrete support cradles , they found on average there was 30 feet of peat on top of the bedrock , so it could easily have been done . But since they were very important people who told the original lies , they could n't eat humble pie and be seen to change their minds , so we 're stuck with the thing until the end of the next century , unless … ‘ ‘ Unless what?’ asked Norman , sensing mischief in the pause . ‘ Well , my plan 's to form a British chapter of the Monkey Wrench Gang and blow the bugger to pieces .
Idiom: in the lap of luxury (used idiomatically: yes)
It 's a far cry from the muck owners used to shovel down their CATS — fishbones , diced heart and other dubious delights ! Now it 's gourmet treats all the way for that special feline in your life , as supermarkets scamper to cook up winning pet food combinations . Fido too is living in the lap of luxury in pet - crazy Britain . And if a pooch gets a little paunchy with all this pampering then put him on a health kick . A few sugar - free yoghurt drops or a Rite Weight diet meal will soon restore that missing frisk — and perhaps persuade a hound to turn VEGGIE .
Idiom: on the cards (used idiomatically: no)
The choice that the Soloist makes depends critically on the remaining cards that are held .
Idiom: cut a dash (used idiomatically: yes)
Green fingers : the entrance hall at Templeton ( right ) contains jardinières of orchids and magnificent tusks bagged by Winston before the War . Far right : topiary at Templeton Captured by Beaton : C.Z. cutting a dash at the Feria in Seville ( above ) . Right : C.Z. pictured in Beaton 's whimsical headdress . Far right : in a time - piece frock with her pet poodle and mastiff
Idiom: child's play (used idiomatically: yes)
I should be the one dispensing coffee and condolences , not you.’ Glad to be alone in her familiar little room later , Leonora forced herself to face the indigestible truth . Forgetting Guy Ferris would be child 's play compared to her other problem . Two weeks ago she had never heard of Penry Meredith Vaughan . Now she could n't imagine life without him .
Idiom: have a heart (used idiomatically: yes)
Did he ? He had a heart , heart . Oh he had a heart trouble . But eh , we use to , he use to at weekends , he use to take his horses to the hunts you see . Yeah .
Idiom: what goes around comes around (used idiomatically: yes)
Hopper listened , and was clearly taken by some kind of presence while in Manson 's company because when he recalled the meetings , he made some frank comments about the murders . He said , ' The people at the Tate house were killed because they were into some bad shit . What goes around comes around . The people in the Tate house were victims of themselves because they had all fallen into sadism and masochism and recorded it on video - tape . The LA police told me this .
Idiom: lay an egg (used idiomatically: yes)
Malaria is primarily a disease of the blood , and is transmitted from person to person by the bite of females of certain species of anopheline mosquitoes . About 30 species of Anopheles are now considered important as carriers of malaria . They lay their eggs in fresh or brackish water where the immature larval mosquitoes develop to pupae , from which emerge the winged adult mosquitoes ( see Box A ) . Only the females can suck blood and transit malaria . The disease is caused by unicellular parasites ( protozoa ) of the genus Plasmodium that undergo cycles of development in both man and the mosquito .
Idiom: in bed with (used idiomatically: yes)
Sleepily Adam whispered , ‘ I find it an extraordinarily erotic idea.’ ‘ What?’ ‘ To be in bed with a self - made millionairess.’ ‘ But we are n't in bed , darling.’ ‘ Let 's get there quickly .
Idiom: pull a face (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ Last time walking along the railway line because tomorrow we 'll go in the train , puff - puff , we 'll go in the train and screech - whistle - screech … ’ ‘ Do be quiet,’ Carrie said . Nick pulled a face and walked beside her . ‘ Will we be bombed in Glasgow ? Will the train be bombed on the way?’
Idiom: have a heart (used idiomatically: no)
The rest should be in travellers ’ cheques which can be replaced , ’ says a spokesman . Meanwhile , despite US murders hitting a record 23,700 last year , Disney World continues to do its best to distance itself from the disaster unfolding down the road . No crimes are ever reported in the Magic Kingdom — and it 's even rumoured that fatal heart attack victims are smuggled out so their deaths can be recorded off the park . ‘ Of course that 's an exaggeration , but it illustrates the point , ’ said a local police source yesterday . Soft words that help protect the fantasy that is Disney World .
Idiom: pass the buck (used idiomatically: yes)
But that does not mean that a corporation is the right entity to engage in altruism – though its various stakeholders obviously can spend any portion of the income they earn from the corporation and other sources in altruistic ways . Instead of CSR , we should have PSR ( personal social responsibility ) . One can also argue for PSR on the grounds that asking for CSR becomes a way of “ passing the buck ” – evading personal responsibility for doing good . This is the flip side of blaming corporations for everything from obesity to scalding from spilled coffee – both the subject of lawsuits in recent years .
Idiom: come to terms with (used idiomatically: yes)
Rosie told me . You have to feed them lots of corn.’ Immediately there was a loud laugh of relief from the guests , who at once took it that the child had come to terms with her charges ' ultimate fate . ‘ Well done,’ her godmother said to her , looking at her pale face intently . ‘ You really are a motto .
Idiom: pack a punch (used idiomatically: yes)
A good example of sweet wine ; if you like sweet wines you 'll love this . Cordorniu Chardonnay Brut £ 7.95 This Spanish wine was another one of our favourites . With the texture and taste of honey it packed quite a punch . We also gave it top marks for looks . TESCO
Idiom: go downhill (used idiomatically: no)
I had to help Uncle fetch the coal for us and some corn oats for Prince the colt , and a mare which was in foal . We used a sledge with Prince pulling it along . And it was going downhill over the hard packed snow which was the worst bit , with me acting as a brake , hauling on a rope to keep the sledge from running forward into the horse 's heels . The sheep had the worst time , and not many survived 1947 , although provisions for people and animals alike were dropped in by helicopter , and the Army forced a way through on the south side of the dale . The hardships produced a wonderful spirit in the community .
Idiom: take it easy (used idiomatically: yes)
At first , this effect may only last for half an hour but , as you have more lessons , these feelings of lightness , balance and general ease within your body will extend for longer and longer periods . It is then much less effort to carry out many everyday actions . After the first few lessons it is important to take it easy and not rush around as this may undo the teacher 's work and the process will take longer to be effective . It is a good idea not to eat a heavy meal just before having a lesson . Physical Changes The day after the lesson you may become aware of tensions in some muscles or you may feel an ache where previously you have had no trouble .
Idiom: move the goalposts (used idiomatically: yes)
In 1988 only 21,000 council houses were built in Britain . At the start of this year over one and a half million council - built homes had been sold to tenants under a scheme which let tenants of more than two years buy their homes at a discount . Professor Greve says the Conservative Government moved the goalposts as far as council house building was concerned . ‘ When the Government was persuading Parliament to accept the right to buy scheme , they said that local authorities would be able to use accumulated funds from selling their houses to build more . But this soon coincided with a clampdown on public expenditure and councils were told they could n't spend as much as they wanted on housing .
Idiom: in someone's pocket (used idiomatically: yes)
One can only presume that another , more competitive product was needed to counter the twin stem camming devices made by Hugh Banner and Faces . Furthermore , twin stem devices are very popular in the USA and that 's a big market . The Quattro uses Friend cams with the twin stem giving a narrower profile , helping the device to fit in cracks and pockets too restricted for a Friend . The stems are roll swaged to the wires in the same way as Flexible Friends . Moulded nylon is used for the free-floating trigger bar which can be used with one or two fingers , inside or out .
Idiom: no laughing matter (used idiomatically: yes)
TIME - OUT ZANY comedian Freddie Starr ( right ) , has called off his two concerts in Londonderry next month . News of the sudden cancellation is no laughing matter for the hundreds of fans who bought tickets for his two - night run at the Rialto . Ticket - holders for the performances will be given a refund . Freddie was due in Derry on June 4 and 5 .
Idiom: join the club (used idiomatically: yes)
Syngman Rhee was born in 1875 into a branch of the royal family but one lacking in wealth . Rhee became involved in political agitation in the 1890s at an early age during the period of squabbling between court factions supporting Russia or Japan respectively . Rhee joined the Independence Club soon after his conversion to Christianity ; he was arrested and spent seven years in prison . Afterwards he went to the United States and obtained three degrees , the most prestigious being a doctorate from Princeton awarded in 1910 . For most of the period from 1912 to 1945 Rhee lived in the United States where he was eventually to build up support from American friends , who assisted in financing his activities .
Idiom: out of line (used idiomatically: yes)
All these figures of authority act in some degree as agents of social control , making decisions and issuing instructions which will bind those dependent on , or subordinate to them . Conflict theorists emphasise that most areas of our lives involve us in institutionalised power relationships , and most of us are subordinate most of the time . We know that if we really step out of line , then the police or the armed forces may step in with their right to use legitimate violence to force our conformity . As we show in Chapter 6 , all patterned social relations involve relations of power and dependence , domination and subordination . Very often we conform because we know we dare not risk the consequences of non - conformity .
Idiom: on board (used idiomatically: yes)
Washington 's stance seems sure to complicate the United Airlines buyout , which was to close a few days after the 10 October deadline set by Mr Skinner for information on BA 's involvement . Though BA would have only 15 per cent of the voting shares in United , the second-largest US airline , its investment represents almost 80 per cent of the equity in the deal . Under the apparent terms of the Transportation Secretary 's new regulations , BA would have to slash its contribution by $500m — probably killing the staff buyout — and would effectively lose its representation on the UA board . Changing the ground rules has angered investors on both sides of the Atlantic , and Mr Skinner 's mandate for this is being widely questioned - particularly as foreign carriers are already represented on US airline boards . British Department of Transport officials have expressed concern about the probable restrictions and urged ‘ an open and free investment climate ’ .
Idiom: small print (used idiomatically: yes)
She owned farms locally and spent her life worrying about Christian slaves in Turkey , for on her death she left the farms to pay for their ransom . Only time passed , and 150 years later men began to suspect there might not be any Christian slaves left , because the Midlands solicitor charged with administering the estate seemed an extremely rich man . There was an inquiry , and the village poor , next in line in the Will , came out of the small print . But that is the trouble with such charities . People forget — until one day somebody realises a farmer is paying a rent established 30 years ago , and then all hell is let loose in the sleepy meeting in the back room of the pub .
Idiom: on the level (used idiomatically: yes)
then they 'll mark you down as being non - competent Yeah . and you need the to get on level two . So I think if you have a plan of attack which you feel works better for you then I think you must run it by your manager first of all to get his agreement before you See I would , I would spend much much more time socializing
Idiom: carry the can (used idiomatically: yes)
For example , tendencies for the legitimacy of public decisions to be eroded can be partly offset by ‘ shifting decision - making sites towards state units that are less susceptible to a loss of popular support , such as the bureaucracy , independent agencies , planning committees and social and economic councils’(Nordlinger , 1981 , p. 71 ) . Decentralization and deconcentration can displace responsibilities and relieve the load on executive elites . They do not ‘ solve’ intractable problems , but they make other organizations carry the can for policy failures , a factor which commonly underlies systems which accord wide discretion to local governments . The structure of the state at any period chiefly reflects the objectives of past and current central state elites . However , in some intra - state conflicts local elites may have the legal and administrative expertise and capacity to ignore or alter central elite policies , though for limited periods .
Idiom: pull rank (used idiomatically: yes)
Indeed , the relationship has been more than mere friendship , but one of familial depth . Leonard has described his youth as being ‘ free from adult figures,’ but Layton overturned that . Here was not an authority - figure , of school or university or civic discipline ; still less a relation who could ‘ pull rank’ by virtue of family influence or purse string manipulation . He was a man , a friend , a fellow - rebel , a poet , with whom one could simply be oneself ; and write knowing that it was understood , respected . A father - figure in the deepest sense of the word .
Idiom: at sea (used idiomatically: yes)
My last bath had been on the evening of 4th June ; it was now 17th July . Surrounding us on the beach were a large number of French civilians who had come down to the beach to look at the British Tommies . As we continued to stare at the sea , racking our brains about how to go for a swim without a costume , our thoughts were answered by a voice from just behind us . It was Geordie , he was muttering out loud to himself in his strong Geordie accent . ‘ Well , ah do n't know aboot you lot but I 'm gangin' into the watter . ’
Idiom: wipe the floor with (used idiomatically: yes)
LOUISE BORDUAS and dancing partner Bob Massé proved rock , n , roll is here to stay with a flippin ' marvellous performance . Louise , supervisor in the customer service department at International Paints in Canada , and Bob backflipped their way to first prize in a rock , n , roll dance competition in Montreal . The dynamic due , who wiped the floor with 35 other couples , first teamed up in 1981 and have twice represented Canada in competitions . Hotshot Ed nets $ 17,000 BASKETBALL fan Ed Leard is $ 17,000 dollars richer after scoring a basket in front of a 17,500 crowd .
Idiom: come of age (used idiomatically: yes)
That being so , are there circumstances where you have to draw the line ? Rajiv , the seventeen - year - old Hindu boy , was right when he decided his baptism could wait . In any case , he knew that when he came of age he would be able to obey God 's commandment to be baptised . But what if his parents had forbidden him to pray and read his Bible ? Then.the command to obey his parents ‘ in the Lord’ would set a different limit on that obedience .
Idiom: way to go (used idiomatically: yes)
For all the worries about VAT , for instance , the Chancellor is likely to produce a consultation document with the real decision postponed until later . The collapse of Taurus will also give revenue an unexpected bonus as the scrapping of stamp duty on share dealings will be postponed , while Government borrowing looks as if it may not be spiralling out of control at quite the rate first feared . Nevertheless , Mr Lamont has a long way to go before he can recover the confidence of Scottish business leaders . The survey carried out by Pannell Kerr Forster and BBC Scotland shows that fewer than three in ten of them understand the Government 's economic policy , while only four in ten think the Government understands business needs . About the only thing that will keep the Chancellor singing in his bath is that three in four want to stay out of the exchange rate mechanism .
Idiom: by the back door (used idiomatically: yes)
Clearly therefore a bare majority of DGMs believe that at least the threat of competition is necessary to exert leverage , even if , as the case studies show , they do not contemplate moving much business from their main providers . Another significant development emerging from the second survey is the extent of joint working and collaboration with other agencies . This reflects government exhortations to develop " healthy alliances " ( DOH 1990 ) to overcome current boundary divisions between primary , secondary and community care ( in effect reintroducing planning by the back door ) and to enable more powerful purchasing agencies to emerge . Joint working is particularly marked in relation to FHSAs , perhaps reflecting the importance many regions have given to this . Over 80 per cent are working with FHSAs on information systems , needs assessment and service planning .
Idiom: on the ropes (used idiomatically: yes)
Without this revival before 1914 it is difficult to see how the parry could have survived the ten turbulent years that followed . By 1914 Unionists again really believed in their cause , as few had done in 1911 . By 1914 the Liberal party was on the ropes and the Unionists could look forward confidently to the election that could not be long delayed . Debate has been fierce between Liberal and Labour historians as to what can be proved from the by - elections of 1911–14 about the relative strength of the two Progressive parties ; it is an indecisive argument in its very nature because of the confused pattern of results and the lack of any truly comparable figures for 1910 or 1906 . What can not be doubted is that Unionists , who had drawn level with the Liberals in 1910 , had made up more ground on them since .
Idiom: be my guest (used idiomatically: no)
He never gave her the chance . The hard hand captured her arm again and he turned her to the vehicle whether she wanted to go or not . ' You are my guest , I am responsible for your safety . You wish to see the mountains at close quarters ? Muy bien !
Idiom: on the back of (used idiomatically: yes)
Joe had been at the pub that evening , and when he arrived home just before ten , he found her on the floor . Nothing had been stolen . She had been hit violently on the back of the head with a heavy weapon . On the floor beside her was a convict 's iron chain . It did not belong to the prisoners who had escaped that day .