Gooogr/pie_idioms huggingface dataset:
Idiom: out of the blue (used idiomatically: yes)
Taking a simple example , you might suddenly have an intimation that it is time to change direction and find a new job . You may forget about this entirely , or you may spend some time exploring possibilities in a rather inconsequential way . Then , nine months of gestation later , an opportunity crops up out of the blue , or so it seems . Turning points in relationships , too , are often mapped out in this way — a quarrel , a meeting , a reconciliation may mark the moment of ‘ conception’ ; one knows that a new phase is beginning but it does not become openly apparent until this nine - month span has past . It seems that the nine - month gestation period has a psychological as well as a physical reality in human life .
Idiom: take the plunge (used idiomatically: no)
Lough plunge FOUR members of staff at Cookstown Leisure Centre are to swim across Lough Neagh to raise cash for the Fleming Fulton School . Taking the plunge at Antrim and stroking out for Battery Point seven miles away on Sunday , September 19 , will be Glen Lindsay , Tina Donnelly , Shawn Cavlin and Kieran O'Neill . Swales ready to quit City PETER Swales announced today that he was ready to stand down as chairman of trouble - torn Manchester City .
Idiom: for the time being (used idiomatically: yes)
First , however , the Chancellor had to indicate that hidden tactics be left out for the time being .
Idiom: on the carpet (used idiomatically: yes)
Carpets and cushions would be ordered and we would sit in the hot stillness , our voices quiet , the half - English , half - Arabic clear on the heavy air . Sometimes a little Indian maid would sit beside me , a lonely ghost left behind by the household . The young Sheikh and his friends would stretch themselves on the carpet around us , their white kandoras in the half - light of night making a scene of extraordinary beauty . Eventually they would change into shorts and T - shirts and set off to run two or more miles around the outskirts of town . ‘ Why , my son , why?’
Idiom: touch and go (used idiomatically: yes)
Here 's how the top of the table looks now . The top two go up , the next four fight it out in the play - offs . It 's going to be touch and go but Swindon are in form . Town hit Bournemouth with all guns blazing and took the lead after twenty - nine minutes . A stunning strike from Steve Fowley .
Idiom: turn someone's head (used idiomatically: no)
Why does he have to spend half his time with that drunken , brassy bitch ? God , the best time I 've had in the past five years was one night with Lachy Watt , angry at Ferg , and more surprised than anything else . They way he just took my hair in one hand , while we were standing looking up at that God - awful window in the great hall , and turned my head to him , and pulled me close ; tongue down my throat before I knew what was happening , and there was something adolescent and desperate beneath all that working - class directness , but Jesus , I felt wanted … She shook her head . That was best left out of it .
Idiom: on board (used idiomatically: yes)
Date : Tue , 18 Jan 1994 10:31:16 +0000 ( GMT ) Subject : cash … and the lack of it One reason for the rather obvious lack of cash injection into Leeds could be some of the rather dodgy people on the board … Fotherby just oozes dodgyness Gilman Mr vice chairman could be the real reason … when building the East Stand the contract went to GMI who bid 2m more than the lowest bidder .
Idiom: on the cards (used idiomatically: yes)
How to transfer pictures from internal memory to sd card ? Select the picture , right click on it and copy it . Then right click on sd card and paste .
Idiom: on the money (used idiomatically: yes)
' At call ' means that it is repayable on demand . This has two consequences . Firstly , since the discount houses pay interest on call money , the banks are provided with an interest - earning source of readily available funds . As we said in section 3.3 , this is one of the reasons that they can manage with such a low ratio of bankers ' deposits to customer deposits . Secondly , it means that any liquidity shortage initially suffered by banks will be instantly transferred to the discount market .
Idiom: heart and soul (used idiomatically: no)
Finally , after some ‘ agonizing’ , he agreed ‘ on the grounds’ , as he wrote in the introduction to the catalogue , ‘ that I have a passion for Italy , her people , her countryside and the way in which art quite naturally seems to invade every aspect of life , thereby producing an atmosphere that is totally irresistible’ . He sent the paintings but none were for sale . As he explained in Urbino , ‘ These sketches are very much a part of myself and I am sure those who paint themselves will understand how hard it is to part with something into which , when inspired , you have poured your heart and soul.’ He is also concerned about being unable to control their value on the open market , with individuals making money out of what had originally been a means of raising money for charity . Sir Hugh Casson had helped Charles and encouraged him with his painting for many years , and is impressed by his skill .
Idiom: make a splash (used idiomatically: yes)
Its tragic revelations are presented in a quiet , conversational style which hides deep emotions . The British entries received a mixed reception : enthusiasm ( but not from this correspondent ) for ' Naked ' , a study in ' gritty realism ' which won Mike Leigh the prize for best director ; some revulsion over Peter Greenaway 's ' The Baby of Macon ' , which is for strong stomachs ; and mild pleasure for Kenneth Branagh 's ' Much Ado About Nothing ' . The British came to Cannes with some pomp and ceremony and , for a disintegrating industry , made a bigger splash than might have been expected . In a festival so studded with star directorial names , it was fascinating to discover who was up and who was down . Manoel de Oliveira , a Portuguese director , made a good comeback with ' Le Val Abraham ' , a tense love story .
Idiom: have words (used idiomatically: no)
Yeah , well I 'd asked er she 's not on for a while I could bleep her if you want oh I 'll have to have a word with them see what 's happened well it 'll be on board go and see
Idiom: take the biscuit (used idiomatically: yes)
It was a supper to celebrate the christening of their new baby . Eve asked Patsy all about the orphanage , and Patsy told more details than she had ever told Benny . She explained how they used to steal food , and how hard it was when she came to the Hogans , her first job , to realise she did n't have to take any stray biscuit or a fistful of sugar and put it into her apron . In bed that night Benny said in wonder , ' I do n't know why Patsy told us all that . On – y the other day she was saying to me that people with no parents did n't like being asked questions . '
Idiom: by and large (used idiomatically: yes)
As a style , modernism visibly lends itself to this appropriation . It projects an ethos based upon the advances of science , the adaptation to systems technology , and the destruction of tradition , which accords well with those elements of technological dominance discussed by Habermas and his Frankfurt School predecessors in their critiques of modernist rationality and the ideology of technological efficiency . What is curious is that the members of this same dominant group which may be held responsible for the emergence of modernist architecture , and its appropriation by the state as an authority , do not , by and large , choose family homes of their own built in this style , which is clearly incompatible with their personal desires and images . Instead , their own households are more likely to be typical of the larger examples of the detached , the semi - detached and the bungalow , which are extended , in part through emulatory processes , to other sectors of our society with similar aspirations , to such a degree that these styles virtually command modern private development . The consumption of modernist architecture as residential form is almost entirely through state allocation .
Idiom: on board (used idiomatically: yes)
It 's a line er No what shape is that ? No go and draw the shape on your chalking board . No this side with your chalk . There , draw What 's that ?
Idiom: catch fire (used idiomatically: yes)
612 was the only trolleybus route to be abandoned with the trams and before 1959 . Leeds Corporation having agreed to purchase 92 Feltham type cars , they were taken out of service and moved to Charlton Works one at a time , so that conduit equipment could be removed and an articulated aircraft carrier lorry was specially adapted to carry each of them to Leeds . 2109 and 2113 had been war casualties and written off , five standard Felthams scrapped at Purley depôt as already described and in November 1950 , while the move was in progress , Nos . 2144 and 2162 caught fire and were burned out . Their remains were dumped on the site at Penhall Road , near Charlton , which London Transport had leased as a graveyard for its tram fleet . It is believed that their bogies were sent to Leeds as ‘ spare parts’ .
Idiom: around the clock (used idiomatically: yes)
Anti - aircraft gun He said the car used in the shooting of three RUC constables some time ago had been stolen in his constituency , and a lorry used in ramming a British Army checkpoint was also stolen in the area . He added that it was believed an anti - aircraft gun was in the locality and that it was fired recently . Mr McGrath called on the Minister for Justice , Maire Geoghegan - Quinn , to put suspects under surveillance on an around - the - clock basis . He said : ' You will be doing a service for the people of north Westmeath and , indeed , to the people of Ireland , North and South , if you enable the Garda to successfully prosecute these people and put them behind bars . ' Mrs Geoghegan - Quinn said the shooting incident on Lake Derravarragh was being investigated .
Idiom: come to think of it (used idiomatically: yes)
One or two people announced that they did n't either ; others declared loudly that they did . Croxford House was given to morning prayers and all the outward trappings of Church of England belief ; it even had a chapel . Now that he came to think of it , Edward was surprised this point had never cropped up before ; Biology was obviously a dodgier area than English and History . ‘ Anyway,’ he said firmly , ‘ what I believe or do n't believe is neither here nor there . We were talking about feathers .
Idiom: on board (used idiomatically: yes)
I vaguely remember dreaming about Verity 's jeans that night ; how graphically , geographically tight they were and how wonderful it must be to take them off her . Then I imagined Lewis , boots tied round his neck , for some reason suddenly resembling Shane MacGowan , skinning her jeans off , not me , and he turned into Rodney Ritchie , at home with his parents , unpicking the individual stitches of her jeans with a tiny knife , and the Ritchies all wore badly - fitting jeans and had denim curtains and denim carpets and denim light shades and denim wallpaper with the little rivets left on like poppers so you could just press paintings and photos onto the wall … except that Mr Ritchie looked like Claude Levi - Strauss , which is when I think I started to get confused . Either I had been put to bed , I thought , as I woke up next morning , in the wee cold room at the top of the house , or my standard drunk - person 's on - board auto - pilot facility was improving with experience . I bathed , dressed , and broke my fast with some left - overs from the fridge , a pint of water and a couple of brace of Paracetamol , all without encountering anybody else in the house . It was only eight o'clock ; obviously I 'd conked out some time before everybody else , and they were still asleep ( I had heard appropriate log - sawing - like noises coming from Hamish and Tone 's room on my way back from the bathroom ) .
Idiom: hold the purse strings (used idiomatically: yes)
In addition there are often separate intelligence - gathering sections in each armed service . The general rule is that the efficiency of a country 's intelligence operations is in inverse proportion to the number of agencies it operates . This is because each agency has to fight for its share of the overall intelligence budget and in the process exaggerates and distorts its reports so as to pander to the whims of those who hold the purse - strings . Large intelligence organisations are very hierarchically structured , affording plenty of opportunity for individual empire - building and internecine jealousies , all of which waste an enormous amount of time and effort , sow the seeds of discontent and distrust and frequently obscure and distort the important issues . In recent years the lifestyle of the intelligence officer has acquired a glamorous image thanks to the literary world and the screen .
Idiom: second nature (used idiomatically: yes)
Two books are supplied with the disks , one of which can be extremely confusing at times as it applies to earlier versions of the program . The newer booklet takes a hands - on approach and progresses in a far more appropriate manner . After a short time , running through the menus becomes second nature and the package presents no further problems . Overall , Pizazz Plus is a useful tool , and a worthwhile purchase . Windows Power
Idiom: siren song (used idiomatically: yes)
Tired , on either side of me : the emigrants returning north again from their return . SIREN SONG Why do you think he went on wandering after the orchestrated pathos of his homecoming
Idiom: once and for all (used idiomatically: yes)
Whether the 1.2 per cent of GNP ceiling can be preserved after 1992 depends upon the containment of agricultural expenditure , limiting the ability of the EC to adopt new expenditure provisions , and limiting the growth and development of existing policies to within the growth of Community GNP . In 1990 the description attached to own resources was changed . It is regarded as"tax revenue allocated once and for all to the Community to finance its budget and accruing to it automatically without the need for any subsequent decision by the national authorities ' ( European Commission 1989b ) . In fact this implies that any tax base at all may be used as part of " own resources " . The structure of own resources implied by " once and for all " does appear to resolve the future flexibility of revenue to meet changing circumstances , although it opens up considerable potential for dispute , as it implies part of the revenue from income tax could be designated as " own resources " .
Idiom: to die for (used idiomatically: no)
Today her husband Dr Michael Aris called a news conference at St Hugh 's . He met her when she was a student . And today he revealed that his wife is now prepared to die for her political convictions . He says she will refuse food or anything her captors offer . Last year , Aung San Suu Kyi was awarded the Nobel Peace prize for her peaceful opposition to martial law .
Idiom: high and low (used idiomatically: no)
( Hesperides ) Wordsworth refers to ‘ women and children as manufacturers.’ All women of high and low estate were spinsters . The children were at work at an early age teasing and cleaning the fleece with carders , wooden bats with sharp teeth , to remove tangles and impurities . Before the spinning wheel came into use , much later in the North than in the South of England , all spinning was done on a spindle .
Idiom: open someone's eyes (used idiomatically: yes)
Steve breathed worriedly . Ruth summoned some inner strength she thought she had exhausted . She opened her eyes and gazed at him in disbelief . ‘ Are you crazy or what?’ she squeaked . Steve chuckled .
Idiom: leave well alone (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ You had n't considered that it had nothing to do with you , I suppose ? Your own ethics are totally beyond question?’ ‘ Take my advice and leave well alone . I 'd hate to see a marriage broken up.’ ‘ Do n't concern yourself,’ she said through her teeth .
Idiom: out of your mind (used idiomatically: yes)
Then sighed . ‘ I 'm sorry for Mr Evans , really.’ ‘ You must be out of your mind,’ Nick said . ‘ Stark raving bally - bonkers.’ Two days later they were alone in the house when the shop bell jangled .
Idiom: sour grapes (used idiomatically: yes)
Not bothering to rise off the unpadded bunk , he appraised the pair critically , a slightly crestfallen look passing across his features when he considered Mait . ‘ I 'm not used to being so quickly dismissed , Doctor . Perhaps it 's sour grapes , since I have plainly avoided the coup poudre that was left for me . Richmann , of course , is having the entrance to the cemetery cleared as well . Alternatively , you may be commenting on my handling of the revolution,’ Mait said , grinning in exhilaration , ‘ playing both sides off against the middle to divert attention from the construction of all this.’
Idiom: make yourself scarce (used idiomatically: yes)
A man … ’ Ellwood shrugged , grinning , as if he himself might fill the role . ‘ So you 'll need to make yourself scarce for a time , wo n't you?’ He went to the document case and took out a fistful of money , pretending to weigh it in his hand . ‘ Feels like a thousand pounds .
Idiom: rule the roost (used idiomatically: yes)
A pipe feeding the power steering system came adrift on the climb oil to pump out of the hydraulic system , and Fisher seized the opportunity to start building a lead that was eventually to carry him to a record fourth successive Lakes victory . Bertie Fisher ULSTER still rules the roost in ladies hockey . That was the verdict from Dublin yesterday after Portadown again won the Sharwood 's All - Ireland Cup defeating Leinster side Loreto 2–0 . Portadown 's win comes hard on the heels of Randalstown 's superb victory last weekend in Cork in the All - Ireland League final , and both will now be in Europe next year .
Idiom: ring a bell (used idiomatically: yes)
Anyway , that day was obviously a lucky day . The troll was out to lunch , the sky did not fall in and the three pals arrived without mishap at the Gruff 's house . Standing on tip - trotters , they rang the bell . Ding - dong ! No answer .
Idiom: rule of thumb (used idiomatically: yes)
The chemicals used in these machines have no influence whatsoever on disinfection . Bactericidal agents may , however , suppress the appearance of a pinkish bloom of bacterial origin , Micrococcus roseus , in the wash compartment , which would otherwise require separate disinfection . As a rule of thumb guide , to the effectiveness of a machine , items coming out should be visibly clean and too hot to handle with comfort . Because of the corrosive nature of some machine washing agents some care should be exercised on items selected for this form of disinfection . Wooden handled tools , composite rubber or polyethylene materials and aluminium will suffer .
Idiom: go downhill (used idiomatically: yes)
No . Ca n't help . Mind you , his movie career is going downhill a bit . Yeah . He 's Born on the Fourth of July .
Idiom: make a killing (used idiomatically: yes)
For most people though , the disappearance of the Wall has raised rather more urgent questions questions . Property speculators in particular are addressing themselves to the question of what is to be done with the vast stretches of land once occupied by watch towers , border guards , dogs and rabbits . These are now open to all , and somebody , somewhere is going to make a killing . Hopes for a ‘ green lung’ in the heart of the city are fading , particularly since the announcement that Mercedes Benz is to build a huge service centre on Potsdamer Platz , dashing hopes that it might be left as a park or rebuilt as the commercial hub of the city it was before the war . Other property opportunities will open up when the Russian — and eventually the American , British and French — military finally vacate their extensive bases ( the British are said to occupy some particularly fine pieces of real estate ) .
Idiom: song and dance (used idiomatically: yes)
I think it might have been The Alexander . Lady : Miss Taylor , you went to Hollywood as a very young girl and during that time the young actors and actresses such as Mickey Rooney , Judy Garland and Deanna Durbin seemed to be channelled towards song and dance . Were you given a comprehensive study of song and dance ? Because I wonder why you have n't made many musicals — you seem to have the personality and the looks for it .
Idiom: cost the earth (used idiomatically: yes)
Simple tricks with paint For more ideas , see the section on Paint Finishes , pages 368–379 . Paint is obviously very versatile and adaptable but wall coverings of paper or fabric can cheer up a dull room , obliterate uneven , cracked walls , help to even up proportions and generally soften the look of a room , and need n't cost the earth . WALLPAPER Achieving expensive effects
Idiom: rock the boat (used idiomatically: yes)
The main opposition came from Roman Catholics , who organised substantial vocal heckling groups at public meetings , and several MPs who battled over the issue inside Parliament . Political controversy on this issue meant advocates of radical reform of internal school organisation were marginalised by the public discussion . Chuter - Ede advocated ‘ no rocking the boat’ ; as deputy to the President at the Board of Education he was heeded by Labour colleagues who wanted a systematic change . The Act in practice The Bill passed into law in 1944 .
Idiom: in the long run (used idiomatically: yes)
And she was alone . I do n't want her to be alone.’ Dad did n't speak to Mum on the phone , and he did n't see her , knowing that this was for the best in the long run . Yet he had photographs of her in every jacket pocket , and they fell out of books at the wrong time and upset Eva ; and when he asked me about Mum , Dad and I had to go into another room , away from Eva , as if we were discussing something disgraceful . In packing up the house and moving us to London , Eva was also in pursuit of Charlie , who was only rarely around now .
Idiom: in cahoots (used idiomatically: yes)
Here was an OTC style casino , only with official back - up . Most held their breath and tried a punt or two on the third market stocks their licensed dealer recommended , which in some cases had been quoted on the OTC market earlier . Some dealers tried to convey the false impression that the two markets were in cahoots . Prior to the 1987 stock market crash , the third market went through lean periods . The share prices of Catalyst Communications and of Corton Beach , strictly on a temporary basis , dropped back ; these erstwhile giants of the OTC market seemed to have come a cropper .
Idiom: she'll be right (used idiomatically: no)
She felt a hand on her arm . The little spidery boy was standing next to her . ' She 'll be all right . Do n't panic . ' Evelyn panicked .
Idiom: nothing doing (used idiomatically: yes)
And he apparently was a very very nice man too er I mean he was I mean er er er er a nice disposition I mean yeah . they stand out . And er oh he he was he erm during the war now come nineteen thirty nine and that stale period when er there was nothing doing really in France , between the time that er our expedition to the to the Maginot line and all that . Er he went over s there was a plane laid on for him and he was ve went over very often to advise them on fortifications on all their concrete fortifications in France . Did he ?
Idiom: vale of tears (used idiomatically: yes)
So the NETRHA decided to carry on with the Friern and Claybury programme in the absence of feasible alternatives . But officers were then immediately faced with the problem of how to implement the decision through DHAs not convinced that it could be done . In the words of the RNO ‘ It was the right decision , but it was a vale of tears.’