Gooogr/pie_idioms huggingface dataset:
Idiom: turn heads (used idiomatically: yes)
' You should indeed , darling . That way you 'd have saved everyone a whole lot of trouble . ' Fran did n't want to look at him , did n't want to turn her head and see the anger in those dark eyes , but there was no escaping the powerful force that drew her . Just for a moment their eyes met and warred , then abruptly she turned away , feeling a river of ice sliding coldly along her veins . It was partly her own fault , of course .
Idiom: in the pipeline (used idiomatically: yes)
Sir Wyn Roberts I led a trade mission to Kuwait from 5 to 13 November , which gave Welsh companies the opportunity to develop trade links . Twelve companies took part , several of which obtained firm orders , while other business is in the pipeline . While in Kuwait , I represented the United Kingdom at the extinguishing of the last oilwell fire . I also visited Bahrain , where 26 Welsh firms were represented by the Welsh Office and 10 other Welsh firms had exhibition stands , along with a large British contingent exhibiting at the Rebuild Kuwait ' 91 trade fair .
Idiom: in the works (used idiomatically: yes)
The pattern is similar for the R&D portion of the government pie . Lumped together , R&D shows a 17 per cent increase . Again , two of every three dollars would go to scientists and engineers involved in defence work . Out of the total , basic ( as opposed to applied ) research would get $ 6600 million , a 10 per cent increase . With inflation expected to run at about 5 per cent , these boosts represent real gains .
Idiom: fast and furious (used idiomatically: yes)
Directed by John Badham . DATE : Friday 4 October TIME : 0205 SCREENING : RAGE ON ICE ( 1986 ) Fast and furious ice hockey action combines with the human drama of the players in this Canadian / French production . DATE : Saturday 5 October TIME : 0015 SCREENING : BANG THE DRUM SLOWLY ( 1973 ) Robert de Niro Michael Moriarity .
Idiom: stand someone in good stead (used idiomatically: yes)
She was small and dark , with rimless spectacles , and became matronly in middle age . Throughout her career she was known for her powerful and abrasive manner : what Beatrice Webb described as her ‘ shrewd and capable but contentious’ style , her ‘ insolently critical attitude towards all persons and institutions’ , and her ‘ sharp satirical tongue’ . These stood her in good stead as a borough councillor and labour organizer , but proved to be much less effective in national politics . She was elected Labour MP for Sunderland in 1929 , but , like many other women parliamentarians of the period , found it hard to break in to the House of Commons debates . She was defeated when she stood as a National Labour candidate in 1931 .
Idiom: high as a kite (used idiomatically: yes)
Well this is it cos sales drown our sorrows . Well you 're either sort of scraping off the ceiling cos you 're as high as a kite Yes . or you 're almost suicidal .
Idiom: at sea (used idiomatically: yes)
A hospital source said : ‘ He 's lost a lot of blood but his life is not in danger.’ Fight Newall , who was arrested at sea last month , is accused of killing his wealthy parents Nicholas and Elizabeth in 1987 . He was due to make a court appearance today as his lawyers fight extradition to Jersey . The suicide bid follows protests by Newall 's solicitor Chris Finch that his client was being held in ‘ inhuman conditions’ .
Idiom: green light (used idiomatically: yes)
If you have a sympathetic teacher then their help will be really useful at this stage . 6 If you get the green light from the Head , then get together with any friends who are ready to help and any teachers who have offered support to discuss what should happen at your first meeting . This is really , really mega - important , because if you get off to a disorganised start then you 'll find it hard to recover . The Scripture Union materials should be especially helpful at this stage ( point 1 above ) .
Idiom: make a move (used idiomatically: no)
They did n't know what they were looking for , any more than we did . They just kept waiting , listening , watching . Timmy must have made a wrong move , drew attention to himself . ' Victor pauses , and raises his eyes to meet mine . Then he smiles a slow sad smile .
Idiom: hit the headlines (used idiomatically: yes)
Dallas is dull by comparison , at last Scottish football has thrown off the mantle of miserable weather and abortive pies , the glamorous dynasty of soap - opera management had arrived . J.R. Souness first hit the headlines as a teenager when he absconded from his first club Tottenham Hotspur and ran away from London to his home in Edinburgh . Homesickness , the love of a teenage girlfriend called June and a premature belief in his ability had encouraged the young Souness to jump ship . ‘ I was totally wrong , it was immature , pure arrogance,’ Souness confesses , in what must be one of the few confessions to take place inside Ibrox .
Idiom: go through the motions (used idiomatically: yes)
Sinn Fein said Mr Walsh 's killing was sectarian and part of ' a campaign of genocide ' . Managers rage after Cup exits PAUL Malone today warned his League Cup flops : ' Go through the motions against Linfield and you 're out of my Irish Cup plans ! ' The Ards manager is furious at his side 's capitulation in Wednesday 's League Cup semi - final with Coleraine and has told several players they 're on trial against the Blues at Castlereagh Park tomorrow . This championship game might have been a dress rehearsal for the League Cup final ; instead it 's a battle of the moody blues with both Ards and Linfield licking the wounds after being knocked out of the competition .
Idiom: follow suit (used idiomatically: yes)
The new rate will be charged on lots realising $ 50,000 ( £ 30,000 ) or less and will result in a maximum increase of £ 1,500 on any one item . Lots selling for above that figure will be charged at 15 % on the first $ 50,000 and 10 % for the remaining amount . While there is at present no firm indication that Christie 's will be following suit , the auction house will have to act quickly if it does decide to raise the rate in order to get the new terms out for the renewed contracts for American consigners which will be issued in the New Year . Christie 's have indicated that they are currently reviewing both seller 's commissions and buyer 's premium . Sotheby 's fear must be that potential purchasers will turn to Christie 's at the lower price level should their competitors decide not to raise their rate for the time being .
Idiom: more's the pity (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ Oh , aye … the lad has the makings of a man . But he 's still a long way to go , poor little sod . But then , we all ‘ ave to learn the hard way , more 's the pity.’ He grinned , ‘ Still , we managed to keep all that to us selves , did n't we , matey?’ ‘ We did right , I reckon , 'cause there ai n't no sense in causing upset , that 's what I say.’
Idiom: know the score (used idiomatically: yes)
Forwards Pruning The search space may be such that we need to prune paths early before we have all the information relevant to their identification . At decision point B in Fig . 8.5 . we do not know the full scores of the paths , but we can try to look ahead and estimate them or extrapolate from current scores . A * algorithms make a decision at point B about which path to follow up . However , the algorithms are admissible because they do not prune any of the arcs at B , and may backtrack to them later .
Idiom: by and large (used idiomatically: yes)
Always use the F statistics unless there are circumstances in which you ca n't , right if the computer does n't generate an F statistic , then you will just have to use the L M version . The reason why it 's better to use the F statistic , is that the F statistic has much greater power , right , on the small samples . Both statistics are equally powerful in large samples but by and large you will always be using a small sample , so use the test statistic which is designed for small sample work , that 's the F statistic . Right , what I want to do now is just hand out , before you press any other keys , sort of hand out some some sheets on er critical values . The Microfit does help by and large by computing er the probability value of it , all the critical values which er are testically significant are different from zero .
Idiom: in the works (used idiomatically: yes)
Field , day and residential services changed to an integrated line management structure , so that all day and residential services were managed through the Neighbourhood Office in which they were situated . The Department was reorganised into five geographical districts , each managed by an assistant director who also had a responsibility for particular service areas . The way these responsibilities were divided presented particular difficulties in work on integration . Three different assistant directors had responsibilities relating to children with disabilities — one for under fives , another for older children and their families , and a third for adults with physical and learning disabilities ! Each Neighbourhood Office was allocated a half - time under - fives worker post , despite a large increase in workload .
Idiom: under the influence (used idiomatically: no)
It concentrated my mind at our interviews again ; I 'd been relaxing . Just before the men were shot — they 'd had two weeks inside so their beards had taken on something of the authentic rag - tag FAKINTIL glory , as opposed to the clean - shaven image they had presented in their neat malai - issue camos — one shouted out the name of Osvaldo . The youngest of the trio — he was a - twenty - seven - year - old ex - seminarian who had been greatly under the influence of Molloy before going to Africa — began to sing , in a terrible , faltering voice , probably the most unmelodious I ever heard from a Danuese what sounded like the first lines of ‘ O , Mighty Mountain!’ The gunshots soon ended that . The awful , abrupt finality of a man pitching forward , so easily , so arbitrarily terminated — the convenience of it to the killer : they were things to which I could never become habituated , however many times I saw it .
Idiom: face to face (used idiomatically: yes)
With the launch ( see page 10 ) of a group in Tayside Region the number of occasions where teacher researchers in Scotland can exchange ideas , experience and tips grow . Many of the meetings listed on that page will be over by the time this gets to you but the details are given as a way of providing a background of work in progress and ideas for future programmes for all the groups . Geographical distance is a barrier to face to face meetings which is maybe why a network such as this is particularly attractive to teachers working away from centres of population . Observations seems to be travelling well — we gather even to a teacher interested in action research in Latvia … Sharing the Word
Idiom: bear fruit (used idiomatically: yes)
TRIMDON Grange Workingmen 's Club , which came out of receivership three years ago , is aiming to become one of the most popular clubs in the area . Chairman Alan Potts explained : ‘ The Club went through a bad period in the eighties but happily we resolved the problems.’ One idea that has born fruit is the installation of satellite TV ‘ especially the sports channel’ . Highlight of this month 's calendar is a charity show in aid of Leukaemia Research on Thursday March 26 . Cindy Marie , Inseparable and Paul Monroe will entertain and tickets are on sale at £ 1.50 each .
Idiom: run a mile (used idiomatically: yes)
To make profit you do n't have to understand complicated profit - and - loss accounts . What you do have to understand is what motivates a customer to buy a small green apple as opposed to a large red one . You have to understand why Larry Parks runs live miles to work , why Fiona Isaacs is always smiling and Barry Greystone is always failing . To profit through managing people successfully you do n't have to understand discounted cash flow , exchange provision , accrual and depreciation . You can leave that to the experts , the accountants .
Idiom: make a splash (used idiomatically: yes)
UNIVEL SETS OCTOBER 12TH FOR UNIXWARE ROLLOUT Univel , the Novell / USL joint venture , has picked the date and place to launch UnixWare , its much anticipated version of SVR4.2 , USL 's Destiny product . With the high profile its Novell parent has at NetWorld , the start - up has picked Monday October 12 in Dallas to make its splash . NetWorld is in town October 13 through October 15 and it 's seen as the perfect opportunity to gather together Novell 's new OEMs and distributors , a subset of Novell 's Platinum and Gold resellers , for the hoopla . UnixWare , an integration of Destiny and Novell 's NetWare that includes some 3.4 million lines of code , is expected to enter its final shakedown phase by the middle of September when it goes into user beta at about 700 or 800 sites .
Idiom: spot on (used idiomatically: yes)
Dusky light came from the two small front windows between the toothed leaves of nettles . A rent in the old thatch let in a piercing beam of sunlight . Jean held up her hand to it and when it made a bright white spot on her palm , she closed her fingers over it and pretended to give it into Donald 's hand , like a delicacy . He laughed and turned away to the hearth . An old kettle with a hole burnt in its bottom lay on its side in a drift of twigs and old mortar .
Idiom: play ball (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ Surely Davey can make them say — ‘ ' He shook his head . ‘ If the elusive Mr Cupplewaite 's solicitors wo n't play ball , there 's nothing we can do to make them.’ She stared glumly down at her brandy glass . ‘ Then we have no progress at all .
Idiom: beg the question (used idiomatically: yes)
The influence of the bishops , and of the church generally , on the content of the Ordinances was negligible . The prelates were concerned , as explicit statements show , primarily to defend the church 's liberties . The church figured in this document only in the same general terms as it figured in Magna Carta ; there was one reference to prohibitions , but begging still the question of what were temporalities and what were not . This in itself bears witness to the limits of clerical influence . Although Winchelsey was a leading figure in political opposition to the crown in 1297 and in 1310–11 , his influence on the two occasions differed , for whereas in 1297 both clergy and laity shared a common grievance over taxation , this was not so in 1310–11 .
Idiom: turn the corner (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ Sweet dreams , McAllister . Stalemates in life are not as satisfactory as those on the chessboard , you know.’ And then he was gone down the stairs , running lightly , for all his limp , and the last which she saw of him was the sandy - blond head before he turned the corner of the first landing . CHAPTER SIX ‘ Hello , Rose,’ said Sally - Anne briskly .
Idiom: join the club (used idiomatically: yes)
The songs were still shit . It took me some time to work this out , for I still had such sympathy for Charlie that I could n't look at him coolly . But when I had recognized his weakness — his desire to join a club called Genius — I knew I had him . If I wanted I could take some revenge on him , which would also — some puny power — be a bitter reproach to my own pointless life . Sometimes I told Eva I wanted to be a photographer or an actor , or perhaps a journalist , preferably a foreign correspondent in a war zone , Cambodia or Belfast .
Idiom: take the fall (used idiomatically: yes)
You were in a panic . Right ? You took a bad fall — twenty feet , maybe — almost vertical . Right ? It 's hardly surprising if the old imagination started —
Idiom: in business (used idiomatically: yes)
Unfortunately , his streak of success will inevitably call forth an economic reckoning that will shock France 's apparently unsuspecting citizens and doom the French elite 's approach to the " construction of Europe . " Since winning the presidency , Hollande has won a parliamentary majority and pushed Germany toward accepting joint liability for eurozone countries ' debts . But forebodings of crisis have become widespread in French business and economic circles . But the real danger – which even Hollande 's sternest critics may be underestimating – is not so much his individual policy failings ( serious though they may be ) as his approach to the twin challenges posed by France 's economic imbalances and the eurozone crisis . On each front separately , he might manage to muddle through ; together , they look likely to cement France 's loss of competitiveness .
Idiom: one of those things (used idiomatically: yes)
Carry an old T - shirt to keep you warm and go through those vital stretches we have you last month . I was frustrated by a slow start — the mass of runners held me back That 's just one of those things at London . Next time , stay calm and pick up the pace when you can . Getting frustrated can only hinder you further .
Idiom: out of your mind (used idiomatically: yes)
Those " do n't come any closer 'cause you know how much I love you " feelings , Those " tell me that you love me , oh you did I got ta run now " blues . I 've got those " whisper how I 'm better than I think , but what do you know ? " feelings , That " why do you keep telling me I stink when I adore you " feeling . That " say I 'm all the world to you , you 're out of your mind " " I know there 's someone else and I could kiss your behind " , Those " you say I 'm terrific but your taste was always rotten " feelings , " Go away , I need you " , " Come to me , I 'll kill you " , " Darling , I 'll do anything to keep you with me till you Tell me that you love , me , oh you did , now beat it will you " blues . Pamela was not , in our view , the minx that Fielding thought her . Although she fancies Belville from the start and repulses his sexual advances , this is not because she feels that marriage must be the outcome of such a strategy .
Idiom: state of the art (used idiomatically: yes)
The construction of the site provided this traditional textile region with a manmade fibers factory which has remained at a state - of - the - art level right up to the present .
Idiom: have words (used idiomatically: yes)
' Not if I have anything to do with it . If the law fails I have other resources . You 'll never prosper , Paige , you have my word on that . ' She stared at him , knowing he had all the power he said he did . He would not rest until he saw her behind bars .
Idiom: over the top (used idiomatically: yes)
We may not yet be a vigilante state but there is no doubt that more people feel compelled to mete out their own justice rather than entrust it to the police and courts . Roger Ede , Secretary of the Law Society 's Criminal Law Committee , believes there is a growing gulf between police and public . ‘ Juries are sympathetic towards people who have been provoked and who are defending their property and go over the top , ’ he says . ‘ The public wants to see those who have committed crimes punished in a visible way . ‘ The criminal justice system has limited finances for taking people to court and locking them up , and there is a growing feeling among the public that neither the courts nor prison actually achieve anything .
Idiom: rough around the edges (used idiomatically: yes)
No , he was no gentleman . Chests like that belonged to a different age , a dangerous age of swashbucklers , and buccaneers who gloried in their toughness , stripped themselves to the elements , and laughed , bare - chested , into the teeth of icy sea - winds . ‘ I 'm no more a gentleman than you are a lady,’ he said with soft menace , his voice gone rough around the edges . ‘ But I am a lady!’ she cried . ‘ That 's exactly what I 've been trying to tell you.’
Idiom: in broad daylight (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ We want to establish a play resource centre there , making it an attraction for the whole town,’ he said . The work on the pavilion would help people with disabilities and provide extra space for a wider range of fund - raising events , said community recreation officer Ian Simon . A TEENAGER was repeatedly stabbed by a masked man in a busy area in broad daylight a year ago . Candice Dungey 's attacker has not been traced , but Det Insp John Kelly , head of Middlesbrough CID , is convinced that someone is withholding information about what he called ‘ a very vicious attack’ . He said : ‘ People witnessed the man running away , others reported a man hanging around in the area but no one admits seeing the assault happen .
Idiom: in hot water (used idiomatically: yes)
Then he gave a little smile . Tom Fearon , an odd moody person at times , nevertheless had a considerable reputation as a lady 's man . The morning 's adventure had apparently left him in hot water with the lady of the moment . Tom would have to turn on all the charm to talk her round but if rumour were true , his success rate was high . Markby went back to the living room where the Queen 's Speech was finished , Matthew and Emma were watching a film and Emily had been sick .
Idiom: win the day (used idiomatically: no)
Sultry singer N ' Dea added : ' We played for half an hour , jumped in our van and got out fast . ' QUICK EXIT : N'Dea WIN a day with Marillion HERE 'S your chance to be a rock star and get lessons from one of the world 's top bands . The Limit has arranged — courtesy of EMI Records — for two readers to spend a day with chart band Marillion in their Aylesbury studio .
Idiom: whoop it up (used idiomatically: yes)
By Graham Fisher SCOTLAND 'S squad will be let loose at the wedding of their truculent ex - colleague Mo Johnston four days before the vital World Cup qualifier against Italy at Ibrox . Everton striker Johnston , whose periodical outbursts eventually ended his international career , marries former model Karen Bell at Southport on Saturday — and the 16-strong Scottish squad is free to travel south and whoop it up . Johnston 's ex - Rangers pals — six are named in the party — are likely to take advantage , but the proviso is they must be back at Motherwell by 2.30pm on Sunday to work off their excesses . Manager Andy Roxburgh said : ‘ I do n't expect any problems .
Idiom: fit the bill (used idiomatically: yes)
Toni thought her cat was a girl , but the Vet her told her otherwise . His rescuer named him Scruff because of the state he was in . But his owner thinks Lucky will fit the bill . People who live on a housing estate once labelled the worst in Europe are fighting to keep the headquarters of their community development project . The estate is being renovated — and residents fear the project is now doomed .
Idiom: fight tooth and nail (used idiomatically: yes)
If she had given him time he would have been able to show her passion , he knew , but it was hard for him to relax and act confidently after years of being cowed in a stern loveless household . Carrie had changed his life and he would somehow make her love him . He would also fight tooth and nail to keep her from the likes of Tommy Allen . The hot cinder falling from the grate jerked Fred from his thoughts and he licked his fingers and quickly tossed it back on to the fire . Carrie walked into the room and sat down heavily in her chair .
Idiom: down the road (used idiomatically: yes)
Rather than taking as gospel what the manufacturers tell us , SD - Scicon is busy researching what levels of system security users actually want so that CEC can make recommendations . Brixton Systems , the first company to route TCP / IP over SNA , is teaming with Bull - owned integrator Integris to develop a series of mainframe - specific SNA products for Unix . Integris will integrate these new SNA products with its UniRix CICS and market Brixton 's Brx3270 and BrxSNA / IP router plus other Brixton products later on down the road . SNA - on - Unix is seen as a downsizing vehicle . Unix System Labs Inc is currently evaluating the Architecture Neutral Distribution Format work done by the UK 's Defence Research Agency , according to marketing vice president Joe Menard .