Gooogr/pie_idioms huggingface dataset:
Idiom: licence to print money (used idiomatically: no)
‘ Why should that be?’ ‘ Well , it is in the very nature of the subject . A patent is , after all , a licence to print money for fourteen years — if your invention is a good one , that is . Of course , you are likely to get some people who say that they thought of it first . Then again , there will be others trying to improve on your invention .
Idiom: one of those days (used idiomatically: yes)
With her family she remained on excellent terms . And then , when only the stalwart Rosamund was left , the weather suddenly changed . They woke to one of those balmy days you get in midwinter when the frost has lost its grip and before the rains begin . A day when ' Winter , slumbering in the open air , Wears on his smiling face a dream of Spring ! ' Jane had not wanted them to stay against their will , and once they were gone , she plunged into work .
Idiom: in broad daylight (used idiomatically: yes)
He dropped his hands from her , shrugging with mock - surrender . ‘ Am I seducing you?’ he asked softly . ‘ Here , in broad daylight , the door open , Dolores hovering near by?’ Her cheeks were hot . Shaking , she pressed her fingers to her face and turned furiously away from him .
Idiom: one of those things (used idiomatically: yes)
Wanna Shape ? I eat one of them when I was little , a charcoal one ! I eat tho one of those things there . I 've only brown bread you do n't mind do you ? No , I like brown bread .
Idiom: all over the place (used idiomatically: yes)
Leisure journeys usually follow routes that would be painful , or impossible , by rail . With branch lines axed , the only practical rail journeys begin or end in a city . But leisure journeys weave all over the place . In any event , rail travel is becoming more like a dice game . One train in 50 is cancelled ( on Network SouthEast , even more ) .
Idiom: on the back of (used idiomatically: yes)
How do I view my product key in BIOS ? Product keys are usually found on a sticker , either on the back of your laptop or under the battery , or if you have a desktop , on the top or back of the case .
Idiom: at sea (used idiomatically: yes)
Suzy Throwbag Holster Test 2 Keeping your throwline on you The Throwbag Holster from Suzy is a carrying device for the Green Slime 's Rescue Throwbag , other line of similar size or even a camera , flares at sea or other item of equipment . Paddlers who normally carry a throwbag in a buoyancy aid back pocket will continue to do so but this holster is for those who do not have back pockets in their buoyancy aids or , indeed , bank support members not wearing buoyancy aids at all . Slung round the waist on a webbing belt with adjustable plastic fixlock buckle , it can be worn on one hip , behind like a bumbag or in front like a sporran , the latter being the only sensible arrangement for paddling but none of them being ideal for making an exit in difficult conditions or swimming in the event of a capsize .
Idiom: slow burn (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ Yes , to the circumference of the inner wheel.’ ‘ Well , then?’ ‘ He uses binder twine , but plaited in with the twine is a slow - burning fuse.’ ‘ You 've never told me all this!’ Zelah was accusing .
Idiom: run a mile (used idiomatically: no)
Pat was having an affair — and in a crowded restaurant , he asked her at the top of the sentorian Williams voice : ' Well tell us about this man you 're having the affair with then . ' Lou chimed in : ' Her having an affair ! She 'd run a blinkin ' mile . ' Pat wanted to change the subject . ' No , come on then , ' he called to her .
Idiom: up to here (used idiomatically: no)
Mhm . Well it was . He like come up to here ! Yeah . Erm erm Laura seen his boxer shorts .
Idiom: on the back of (used idiomatically: yes)
Right , well the next , the next application is , is not on your agenda , it 's application four A. Erm , it was an omission , an accidental omission . it got hooked on the back of that one with a large paper clip . Do you have any comments on that ? I 've looked at the house , looked at the site .
Idiom: press the flesh (used idiomatically: yes)
' Great fashion accessory you turned out to be ' Hell 's bells Sick of politicians lining up to press your flesh ? Do n't worry , so are they . MATTHEW PARRIS , former MP for West Derbyshire , reports
Idiom: close to home (used idiomatically: no)
‘ I honestly do n't know , Bill . I 'm being hassled by a gorilla called Nevil — somebody I 've never even met . And all I know is he 's getting literally close to home and he works for you , if you include disabling your barmen in the conditions of employment , that is.’ He looked at me and chewed his bottom lip as if searching for a remnant of breakfast . ‘ Just go and lose yerself for a week , son .
Idiom: in the flesh (used idiomatically: yes)
His name is Manx but this is successful restaurateur Alfred Manx , not his playwright brother Michael Manx . So opens Ronald Harwood 's new play , which received its world premiere at the Civic last night at the start of a tour that will take it into London 's West End . Like last week 's visit of The Miser with Tom Courtenay , Reflected Glory offers the chance to see Finney , one of the leading actors of the Sixties British film renaissance , in the flesh . Unlike Courtenay , Finney is not yet wearing his character like a glove and as this was the very first public performance perhaps we should n't be expecting him too . Rare is the production these days that lets critics in without the benefit of at least half a dozen previews .
Idiom: on board (used idiomatically: yes)
The Tannhof has recently been completely modernised , and the bedrooms , all with private bathroom , are beautifully furnished in traditional Austrian style . Some rooms have balconies . For guests on half board , dinner is served at the Leitner which is next door . No lift ; 13 bedrooms . PENSION ALPENROSE ( 2 )
Idiom: fair game (used idiomatically: yes)
And as to the over - imaginative way in which papers have so often treated her , she added simply : ‘ Because I 'm only young , and have lived such a short and normal life , they run out of things to say about me.’ Another theory comes from the serious Australian Magazine journalist Frank Robson . ‘ The attitude seems to be that as Minogue was ‘ invented’ by the publicity machine anyway , she 's fair game , no matter how flimsy or outrageous the angle . As a result some publications no longer deal in real information at all , except occasionally by accident.’ There is the last and as far as Kylie is concerned most convincing theory , that the stories are the product of small minded , talentless types who can never achieve fame in their own right .
Idiom: make or break (used idiomatically: no)
BROUGH JUSTICE : When Jack Charlton was boss of Middlesbrough he had star players of the quality of Graeme Souness , left , and David Mills , right . ' If he 'd spent to improve an already good team , he 'd have probably won honours , ' says Mills MAKE - OR - BREAK CHUMS TWO former Barnsley team - mates kicked off the new season with mixed emotions — wondering just what lies in store for them . John Beresford is a 700,000 Kevin Keegan recruit to Newcastle from Portsmouth , while Steve Agnew is trying to rebuild his career at moneybags Blackburn after a crushing injury .
Idiom: come to mind (used idiomatically: no)
But it was getting out of those beta - waves , down into the alpha - waves and into what is called the fifth state of consciousness — the healing state — that was so difficult . For twenty years I had trained my mind that when not preoccupied with washing up , searching the window frames for rotting wood or examining my bank statements , it was to work on plots , characters and the general creation of fiction . Since it was essential that the moment I awoke each morning , the first words , sentences , if possible , paragraphs came readily to mind , last thing at night , instead of my prayers , my mind was instructed to grind on with the pages . With this as the acquired recording , it was exceedingly difficult — or so it seemed at the time — to slip down from the stress - filled beta - waves of everyday living , to those desired alpha - waves of mental quiet and healing . Of course , all these titles like meditation , relaxation and visualization are no more than labels .
Idiom: over the moon (used idiomatically: yes)
yeah , basically , I mean you could go to poly with what you could get , yeah better had if I were to get C C D or C C E or C D D I 'd be fucking over the moon , fourteen points I 'd be well happy with yeah is that four , four , six , yeah
Idiom: tell tales (used idiomatically: yes)
People often ask me , ' Hugo , why is it that when dining with royalty , you always keep your hat on ? ' I explain that this is due to an old charter , dating back to the time of Sir Hugo de Courcy Rune , third earl of Penge . And then go on to tell this tale . Apparently , King John and Philippe II of France were in dispute over the duchy of Normandy , and agreed to settle the matter by single combat . Sir Hugo de Courcy Rune was King John 's champion , and big with it .
Idiom: over the moon (used idiomatically: yes)
I understand he 's done quite a lot of his work in Venice.’ Getting no response , she went on a shade breathlessly , ‘ I 've come here to do a catalogue raisonné , and help make the arrangements for mounting an exhibition of his sculpture.’ For a long time now Luce had been a great admirer of Peter Sebastian 's work , and had been over the moon when she 'd been approached and offered this wonderful opportunity . ‘ So you know the city fairly well?’ ‘ No , I do n't really know Venice at all.’
Idiom: up to scratch (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ Since then I 've had another report from one of my top security agents.’ Evans played with a pencil as he leaned over his desk , staring at Morgan , who stared back with a bleak expression . All these people needed a boot up the backside at regular intervals to keep them up to scratch . ‘ My agent’ , Evans continued smoothly , ‘ phoned while you were on your way over here . We doubt whether Tweed and his mistress , Paula Grey , will ever return to the Hilton where he was staying … ’
Idiom: give someone the slip (used idiomatically: yes)
The stars were clouded over , the gas lights were dim then grew a bit brighter , and I could hear a tinkly organ out of tune , the sound came from the direction of the Iron Pier . Perhaps he thought I was the impersonator , dressed as a man , hoping to win his confidence and thus learn the kind of mannerisms and opinions he might reveal only in private . Perhaps he thought that , and he 'd given me the slip . I brushed sand from my suit and strolled towards the pier , stepping on a rotten orange . I nearly slipped on the convex peel as it made a squishing sound underfoot , doing small damage to my shoe .
Idiom: paper over the cracks (used idiomatically: yes)
Controversy is unavoidable . What is needed are ways of expressing controversy courteously . Even very young children are aware that people think differently , and as they get older they need a model of how to discuss differences honestly without papering over the cracks . 3 . Underline that the purpose is not quickly to arrive at understanding , but to embark upon a lifetime 's exploration .
Idiom: stand the test of time (used idiomatically: yes)
An Ideal Husband Ivan Waterman THE wit and wisdom of Oscar Wilde always seem to stand the test of time . His perception of romance and politics at the turn of the century was amazingly spot on . Take his views on MPs : ‘ Only people who look dull go into the House of Commons … only people who are dull succeed.’
Idiom: take the biscuit (used idiomatically: no)
There 's plenty,’ said Philip , turning the torch on again . Lee poured more coffee from the flask with Philip holding the torch . ‘ I 'll take them too,’ said Lee , taking the biscuits . ‘ You might as well take the whole lot , the orange and all,’ said Philip . ‘ It 's getting wet.’
Idiom: get the better of (used idiomatically: yes)
Briefly he paused , then , ‘ The next time you see him , while letting him down gently , you will make sure that he knows you do n't love him.’ ‘ You think I 'm capable of it — letting him down gently?’ Leith queried , sarcasm getting the better of her . Much good did it do ! Ignoring her comment as if she had n't spoken , Naylor Massingham continued , ‘ From there you will tell Travis that , having met me , you ca n't help but be interested in me.’
Idiom: on the button (used idiomatically: yes)
How do I create a document in Google ~ Drive . Log into " docs.google.com " page , click on the button that says Create and choose the type of document you want to create .
Idiom: see the light (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ Well . You were accelerating and the light beams got curved , right ? You were sitting in your seat , pressed back by the acceleration , and you saw the light beams curve . Right , well , the Principle says that if you were sitting in your seat pressed back by gravity — because you were on the launch pad with the nose cone pointing upwards — the same thing would happen . You would see the light beams curve in exactly the same way .
Idiom: make the cut (used idiomatically: yes)
Cut away the leaflets from the leaf - stalk at the bud you are taking , but leave the stalk , which you will need as a handle . If you are cutting from a severed stem , take it with you to the stock to be budded , or if you are taking a number of buds , get the stem into a deep can of water at once and use it as soon as possible . At this point , technique becomes personal preference : you can either make the cut in the stock first and then prepare the bud for insertion , or prepare the bud , put it into your mouth ( handle protruding ) to keep the cut surface wet , make the stock cut and slip the bud in straight away . Our hardwood propagator would do even better . Standing up to straighten his back , he would take as many as half a dozen buds , popping them all into his mouth , then down he 'd go , snick , snick , bud in , and on to the next — he went so fast that it took two assistants following behind and tying in to keep up with him !
Idiom: behind closed doors (used idiomatically: yes)
The news that no less than five new endings were shot due to poor reaction at the preview screenings hardly augers well . But still Ms Stone has the world at her feet and her reputation remains , if untarnished is n't quite the right word , intact — the uncrowned ‘ Hottest thing in Hollywood’ . The essential appeal in ‘ Sliver’ is the voyeurism of apartment building owner Zeke Hawkins ( William Baldwin ) who has set up an elaborate video system to monitor what his tenants get up to behind closed doors . Gruesome Enter our Sharon as book editor Carly Norris , looking for somewhere to hang her hat after ending her unhappy marriage .
Idiom: in the driving seat (used idiomatically: yes)
As the motor car gathered speed , the Annamese flailed wildly at the windshield until the glass splintered in the recruiter 's face , blinding him . Revving fast in low gear the Citron swerved in a half - circle and smashed into the bank at the roadside , flinging the coolie clear . Lepine was knocked unconscious by the impact and a few seconds later his head was hacked from his shoulders by a flurry of coupe - coupe blows rained on him in the driving seat by the surviving coolies . They tipped the contents of one oil drum into the car and threw in a burning rag . When its petrol tank exploded a few minutes later , the flames from the blazing car , the house and the cainca lit the dawn sky more brilliantly than the first rays of the rising sun .
Idiom: your guess is as good as mine (used idiomatically: yes)
' Such as ? ' Sophie asked curiously , and Joanna laughed . ' Your guess is as good as mine , but fate has a way of doing unexpected things . ' She glanced at Helen , who nodded in agreement . Sophie suddenly felt uncomfortable .
Idiom: up the spout (used idiomatically: yes)
Subject : ANTISCUM ( THIS TIME ) Sorry bout the last msg … I m doing this on a PC , as opposed to me normal VDU , and for some reason the function keys are all up the spout . I was just dithering , trying to see what the new keys were , when I thought ‘ shit , unless I can send it , there s no point me carrying on’ . In a swift mindless moment , and one CTRL - Z later , the message was off on its merry way .
Idiom: strain at the leash (used idiomatically: yes)
Like hell she would ! ‘ So,’ he went on , his eyes missing nothing , she thought , certainly not the sparks of anger in hers , ‘ tell me , what 's a nice girl like you doing in a place like this?’ Leith could feel her anger straining at the leash at his sarcastic comment , but she made enormous efforts to stay cool . But on receiving no reply , he seemed hellbent on goading her , and she found she had no chance to be passive , meek and mild , when he went on to taunt , ‘ You 're paid well , I 'll grant , but even so … ’ his eyes flicked over her good quality suit which , while not drawing attention to her figure , had been costly ‘ … I 'd say you 'd be hard put to it to pay your expensive dues on that flat you live in.’
Idiom: in the works (used idiomatically: no)
It would be like having all our soldiers in the front line at the same time . There would be no reserves to call in as the army started to push the enemy forward and nobody to call in to support a fall - back . As many people as feasible should be in work , but we should have an unemployment reserve in the economic battle when the economy expands . Otherwise , there will be no reserves , imports will be sucked in and workers abroad will benefit . By an unemployment reserve , I do not just mean a register but a reserve of people who are being trained and well paid and who feel part of the economy and of our industrial community .
Idiom: hit home (used idiomatically: no)
I feel like the fairy on top of the Christmas tree . Some crew slide onto the seat beside me , hemming me in . They start talking about ‘ trampolining’ which is the art of bouncing through a girl 's tights until you hit home . A new one on me . There are jokes about criss - cross patterns on the end of your dick , not to mention nylon rashes .
Idiom: in the hole (used idiomatically: yes)
Successful dig — both rabbit and ferret are in sight . An enlargement of the hole reveals the ferret in action . A blockage can also occur when two rabbits come face to face in a hole of small diameter . Neither may be prepared to give ground and the ferret , since it is unable to pass around the rabbit immediately in front of it , can do nothing . It simply scraps away at the rabbit 's hindquarters but a rabbit can sit out this sort of treatment for quite long periods before feeling any need to react .
Idiom: in the black (used idiomatically: no)
There 's sure to be one which is perfect for you , whether in wool or mohair , or the humbler and less expensive synthetics . Natural fibres are much to the fore and you can find the most splendid colours in wool and mohair , though there is also a strong feeling for the velvety look of chenille — it 's easy to knit too ! You can use it for elaborate and complicated patterns but its quite beautiful just simply knitted for a velvet - like jacket or sweater — tremendously rich in simple black or a deep colour . In wool , I would love to make lots of sweaters or jackets with ' berry ' designs either in natural colours or wildly unnatural ones . Trails of blackberries with red gold leaves , bunches of rowan , sprays of rosehips , clusters of tomatoes , guaranteed to cheer the dullest day .
Idiom: get to grips with (used idiomatically: yes)
While there had been some improvements in terms of flags and emblems , young people still do not apply for work in unsafe areas because of the serious risks involved . It was felt that the state does not want to protect people and the legislation was nothing more than an exercise in buying time ( something that the people of West Belfast have n't got ) . It is not an attempt to get to grips with the fundamental problems of this society . Finally the issue of employment rights was raised again . Participants agreed that an agency which would inform people of these rights and would monitor the workings of the fair employment legislation was needed in West Belfast .
Idiom: cost the earth (used idiomatically: yes)
GET IN SHAPE ! CLIMATE CHANGE Costing the Earth ? If Sweden chooses energy policies that put the environment first , it can reach its target of cutting carbon dioxide emissions to 1986 levels by the year 2010 ' It is far cheaper to address the needs of poor people than to ignore them '
Idiom: show a leg (used idiomatically: yes)
Perhaps he was thinking about Hamnet . Then he went on , ' Queen Anne likes plays very much . She likes music and dancing , too — she showed her legs in one dance ! ' ' My word ! ' I said .
Idiom: behind someone's back (used idiomatically: no)
I think that there is hope and expectation on the part of us all that we shall be able to come back into talks after the general election . Mrs. Ann Winterton Does my right hon . Friend accept that to deal with military conflicts in the Province British troops must be able to deal with the Irish Republican Army in a professional , military way , without their hands being tied behind their backs for political reasons ? Does he further agree that people in the Province deserve equally high standards of security and protection from terrorism as those who live on the mainland ? Mr. Brooke
Idiom: out of the blue (used idiomatically: yes)
right , okay the main thing I suppose . This was dropped on me out of the blue , I must admit this course Was it , okay ? Right
Idiom: off the shelf (used idiomatically: yes)
A similar confirmation is required in any announcement of a mandatory offer ( Rule 2.5(c ) ) . Although such a confirmation does not have to be given in relation to a voluntary offer until the offer document is posted , it is imperative that the necessary investigation work be completed by the financial adviser before the announcement is made , given that the announcement binds the offeror to post the offer document . A number of further points should be noted:(1 ) If the financial adviser is acting for a newly - formed bidder ( eg an " off - the - shelf " company ) , the standard of care required of it has a special dimension . An offer should only be announced once an irrevocable commitment to provide the necessary funds has been received from a person upon whom reliance can reasonably be placed at that time ( see Panel Notice 1991/4 of 1 May 1991 in relation to Luirc Corp and Merlin International Properties Ltd ) . ( 2 ) Except with the consent of the Panel , the offer document must describe how the offer is to be financed , the source of that finance , the names of the principal lenders or arrangers of the finance and , if the financing or any security for it will depend to any significant extent on the business of the target , the arrangements concerned ( or a negative statement)(Rule 24.2(d ) —see para 11.3.5.7 below ) .
Idiom: drop a hint (used idiomatically: yes)
But what could they have done ? Almost apologetically Mr Humble explained he was n't the type of man to kick someone out of his home . He dropped hints . There was nothing short of taking the chap by the scruff of his neck and showing him the street that would have done the trick . Salesmen have a job to do but many have a far better chance of selling their wares if they demonstrate a degree of understanding and sensitivity .
Idiom: on the button (used idiomatically: yes)
She pressed a firm finger on the bell . There was no answer . Impatience mingling with disappointment , she rang again , allowing her finger to dwell on the button for several seconds , determined to satisfy herself that the apartment was definitely unoccupied at the moment . ‘ Ja!’ ‘ Oh!’