Gooogr/pie_idioms huggingface dataset:
Idiom: change hands (used idiomatically: yes)
The inclusion of work by artists such as Auerbach , Kossoff and Hockney added an international feel to the catalogue . Hockney 's photographic collages have performed poorly in contemporary sales , but ‘ David Graves looking at Bayswater’(lot 25 ) of 1982 sold above estimate at £ 11,000 . Kossoff 's work continues to decline in value : having previously changed hands in the London trade for around £ 20,000 , the beautiful ‘ Pauline II’ coloured chalk and charcoal ( lot 22 ) was bought for a bargain £ 3,200 ( $ 4,800 ) by another London dealer . Among the more traditional offerings were a very good group of works by Graham Sutherland . From the Richard and Dorothy Rodgers collection ‘ The Palm’(lot 26 ) was a particularly accessible work characterised by a vibrant orange - red background .
Idiom: oil and water (used idiomatically: yes)
Orimulsion plan put on hold National Power ( NP ) , Britain 's largest energy - generating company , has shelved a plan to use orimulsion at a power station in Pembroke , Wales . A mixture of heavy oil and water produced in Venezuela , orimulsion has been described by environmentalists as " the world 's dirtiest fuel " because of its high sulphur content . NP had applied to Her Majesty 's Inspectorate of Pollution ( HMIP ) for permission to burn orimulsion without installing equipment for removing sulphur dioxide . The inspectorate told the company it would be unlikely to give authorization under those conditions .
Idiom: hold your horses (used idiomatically: yes)
Pickerage gulped . ' Anyway , Hilary came in — ' ' Hold your horses . Was Hilary a boarder ? ' ' Oh no .
Idiom: go all the way (used idiomatically: no)
Yeah , but you 're not pointing the pen down , hold the pen up so that it makes the line Right then Oh it 's hopeless trying to help you innit , you 're so independent you wo n't have no one help you and the pen 's not coming out , see you 're not doing it right I do n't mind helping you , but you 've got to let me show you , now go all the way along , round the Q , come round here , come round here , round here , back along , stop . Right cross queen off That one ?
Idiom: on the level (used idiomatically: yes)
On a practical level , the establishment of focal points for non- governmental organizations within the Secretariat has facilitated interactions with and among those organizations .
Idiom: add insult to injury (used idiomatically: yes)
On the 500 Gilera he took the World title in three years , ' 53 , ' 54 and ' 55 . He brought the screaming Gilera four to the North West in ' 55 , and won on it at 97.60 mph over the old course . He crashed at Imola early in the 1957 season , and insult was literally added to injury when the three leading Italian manufacturers , Gilera , Moto Guzzi and Mondial withdrew from racing . These two major blows basically saw the end of his racing career , although he continued to compete on BMWs and Nortons again , before retiring in September 1961 following a crash in Sweden . SNOOKER
Idiom: for the hell of it (used idiomatically: yes)
You 're feeling it all through your toes.’ I suppose I 'd expected a stunt - man who pulled off hair - raising feats for kicks . Ken Bradshaw probably wrestled with sharks just for the hell of it . But Foo hated heights , fast cars , motorbikes , even rollercoasters . He liked the quiet life .
Idiom: fall on deaf ears (used idiomatically: yes)
It is not clear where Sir Trevor learned to tickle the ivories . But he goes down a treat at the annual summer conference of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales . Pleas from the Prince of Wales for corporate help to rebuild the inner cities has not fallen on deaf ears . Grand Metropolitan is to sponsor five sportsmobiles — Landrovers and trailers packed with sports equipment . The vehicles will be given to the National Association of Boys ' Clubs and will tour run - down inner - city areas .
Idiom: nuts and bolts (used idiomatically: yes)
The need for a review of the existing supply arrangements might be Occasioned by mounting dissatisfaction with current suppliers , or concern at increasing price levels . Alternatively , Organisational processes such as " value analysis " may have shown that the specific requirement can be met in a different way , this alternative being either cheaper or offering better value for money . Witness for instance the use in car manufacture of self - tapping screws rather than nuts and bolts , the use of circlips instead of nuts to secure bolts , or plastic body sections and panels to reduce both body weight and manufacturing costs . iii ) New task purchasing : which relates to new types of goods or services never purchased before . In such cases there is the greatest need for effective search , analysis , evaluation and selection by those people involved in the making of purchase decisions , particularly where the item to be purchased is complex .
Idiom: in the family way (used idiomatically: yes)
Esther Dyson , a pretty deaf woman aged 23 without any speech , who worked at a thread - mill in Ecclesfield and lived with her brother , who was also deaf without speech , was accused of the murder . She had been seen carrying something under her apron in the area where the body was found . Her next door neighbour , a Mrs. Ellen Greaves , gave evidence that she had constantly challenged Esther Dyson in sign language ( which she had learnt through daily contact with the deaf brother and sister ) over the preceding few months about her being in the family way . Esther Dyson had consistently denied being pregnant , but two days prior to the discovery of the child , she had appeared very big in the family way , then the next morning , Mrs. Greaves noticed that Esther Dyson was pale , languid , weak and thinner , as if she had delivered a child . Other witnesses corroborated this evidence , and mentioned that the bedroom where Esther Dyson slept in the house she shared with her brother was splattered with blood .
Idiom: Indian summer (used idiomatically: yes)
Swansea are , however , a quality team with excellent backs . Anthony Clement has played superbly of late , as have Scott Gibbs and Aled Williams , who have proved to be two fine acquisitions . Skipper Kevin Hopkins and scrum - half Robert Jones have been quite superb recently , but also enjoying something of an Indian summer is Mark Titley on the wing . Some of his displays have reminded me of Gerald Davies at his best — and I can give no - one a greater compliment . I must admit that I had doubts about Swansea 's pack at the beginning of the season .
Idiom: turn the tables (used idiomatically: yes)
Cancer JUN 23–JUL 23 I wish I could be a fly on the wall in your life this week ! I 'd love to see the reaction once you finally turn the tables on an oppressive person or group and assert some of the strength and authority you 've been holding back . You 'll be a force to be reckoned with — and about time too ! Leo JUL 14–AUG 23
Idiom: to all intents and purposes (used idiomatically: yes)
The importance of doing courses at an institution closer to home is not surprising when one considers adults are likely to have commitments which limit their ability to travel long distances or stay away from home . However there are also implications for provision policies . If adults are not able to travel far to attend courses , any reduction in the range of courses in terms of subject content , levels ( eg HNC , degree ) and modes of study provided in a geographical area could result in some subjects being to all intents and purposes inaccessible to adults . It is worth looking in more detail at the 26 applicants who did a course that was quite different from the one they initially applied for . It is noteworthy that more than half did equivalent or higher level courses than those they applied for at the institutions we covered .
Idiom: know no bounds (used idiomatically: yes)
Triumphant in this latest development in his career has bought a manor house in the area . And just to put the icing on the cake he has named it Black Forest Chateau . Talk , talk BT 's help for the business community knows no bounds . It has recently published a brochure giving a ‘ who 's who’ checklist of foreign conversation characteristics . After telling the waiting world that Germans , Americans , Dutch and Scandanavians are most forthright and explicit ; that the Japanese , British Italians and French are the vaguest and most subtle ; and that the British , Americans , Dutch and Scandanavians are most informal and jokey , the guide goes on to warn : ‘ Do n't treat anyone as a stereotype’ .
Idiom: slip of the tongue (used idiomatically: yes)
Presumptious as this was , the feeling was abroad that government policy , as well as the employers ' stand , had been defeated : wages , said Mr Baldwin , have , to be brought down . This is not simply an incautious and unconsidered statement by Mr Baldwin , a slip of the tongue : it is the settled and deliberate policy of the governing class , who have entered upon a course of action which has for its object the deliberate intensification of unemployment as a method of forcing down wages . The article even invoked the views of John Maynard Keynes as evidence of the foolishness of the government 's approach . Combined with the temporary solution of the coal crisis in 1925 , which will be discussed later , the anticipated textile victory buoyed up the whole of the trades union movement .
Idiom: at the end of the day (used idiomatically: yes)
New shares are applied for on the expectation that the issue will be underpriced and hence a profit might be made on the difference between the immediate market price and the issue or striking price . For example , the tender issue by the Virgin Group in 1986 resulted in a striking price of 140p ( with a minimum price of 100p ) and at the end of the first day 's trading the market price was still 140p . On the other hand , the tender offer by Hillsdown Holdings resulted in a stagging profit as the price at the end of the first day of trading was 33p higher than the striking price of 145p ( minimum 120p ) . Some of the early privatization issues such as Britoil and Cable and Wireless were tender issues , but since 1983 this practice has been discontinued . Raising additional capital and adjusting issued share capital
Idiom: dressed to the nines (used idiomatically: yes)
That he meant nothing to her ? When will I ever grow up ? she frustratedly asked her reflection . She would n't be here now , dressed to the nines for an evening that would be about as thrilling as an attack of flu , if she had n't again responded in anger to her emotions . She had almost successfully deterred André from his plans to paint the town red with her , had vaguely told him that she would see how she felt when he issued the invitation , only to pour all her good intentions down the drain when this morning Piers had received a call from Nicole , and informed Alyssia offhandedly that he would be out for the balance of the day . He had barely glanced at her , and she had blurted out on the spur of the moment , ‘ Fine .
Idiom: with a vengeance (used idiomatically: yes)
Type and longevity are much harder , but not altogether impossible to cost . Costings now reveal that until recently the approach which placed emphasis on type longevity and the value of the bull calf netted virtually the same money as higher production strategies , and farmers following these routes were not irrational . However , with semen import restrictions off and markets opened up , that has changed with a vengeance . We believe sound type is essential these days , but the opportunity is rising very fast . Longevity seems set for the next few years , at least , to have , at best , a sharply reduced economic value .
Idiom: mum's the word (used idiomatically: yes)
’ Grunte felt relieved that the responsibility was not to be thrust upon him . He already had an interest in the lovely Hy . ‘ I know I can rely upon your discretion , mum 's the word,’ his constituency chairman continued , ‘ but all the publicity she has been getting has gone to her head . Dancing at all hours with John Major and attacking that television reporter - the poor woman might easily have lost an eye.’ ( Grunte settled down comfortably and glanced at his Daily Mail ; Angela never used one word where three would ‘ suffice’ . )
Idiom: claim to fame (used idiomatically: yes)
And er I think it was er in the election in er perhaps twenty two er got in . That was , that was in that union . One of his chief claims to fame was that he got about thirteen kids , you know , , but a very very capable bloke . So did the Labour Party have staunch working class support in They did yeah .
Idiom: go all the way (used idiomatically: no)
from being at this angle where you 're looking directly Yeah . through it , they go all the way to the closed position that way Yeah . and the other way as well .
Idiom: in business (used idiomatically: yes)
POLITICAL prevarication is blocking moves to set up an international agency to monitor military activity throughout the world using a network of spy satellites . As the US and the Soviet Union discuss disarmament in Geneva the two super - powers continue to oppose plans for an international agency that would give other nations a look - in on their military manoeuvres . The agency could be in business for less money than NATO spends in one hour , say its backers . By providing reliable information on military activity , satellite surveillance could cut out the uncertainty which fuels arms spending . And it could monitor the implementation of disarmament treaties .
Idiom: way to go (used idiomatically: yes)
All those interviews , with every journalist involved asking Moore , Ranaldo , Gordon and Shelley about their reactions to Nirvana 's success . One mag even ran the headline Has Success Passed Sonic Youth By ? during recent weeks . Thankfully , ‘ Dirty’ , the Sonics ' recent Geffen album , entered the UK Top Ten during the first week of release and , even if it has a long way to go to equal the sales of ‘ Nevermind’ , things could be taking a turn for the better . For NME 's part we offer a celebratory discography , though the many US and Euro Sonic offerings have been omitted in order to keep the listing within the bounds of reason . We love you , you big dummies
Idiom: pull a face (used idiomatically: yes)
None of it was remarkable , but it all added up . In her last term she won the Miss Clark Lawrence Award for service to the school : a special award , not necessarily given , ' for anyone who has done things that otherwise might have gone unsung ' . Diana , pulling faces , was still the girl he remembered , great fun , bouncy and full of life After meeting Prince Charles , Diana went back to school that November day to have a second shot at her O levels , which eluded her yet again , and the following month , at the age of sixteen and a half , she left for good . Next stop was finishing school in Switzerland , where speaking English was a punishable offence .
Idiom: watch this space (used idiomatically: yes)
After a hearty meal , the panel 's ' deliberations'(useful euphemism that ) lasted well into the afternoon and beyond . Each judge will submit a completed list of nominations over the next couple of weeks and the eventual winners will be presented with their awards at a special ceremony early in the new year . Watch this space for further details . The French - language Film Festival taking place at Dublin 's Screen Cinema , College Street for the first two weeks in November has just announced details of a special screening of Louis Grospierre 's ' Fatal Lovers ' , a film shot entirely in the beautiful surrounds of Connemara . As well as securing the presence of the film 's director , Monsieur Grospierre , for the event , the festival committee are delighted to reveal that the Irish cast for the film will also be in attendance .
Idiom: seal of approval (used idiomatically: yes)
THE compliments have been pouring in since Branch Banking Division launched its Service Quality Award programme , Ovations . More than 5,000 satisfied customers have nominated staff for Encore Certificates while fewer than 600 have sent in complaints under the separate ‘ Let 's be frank’ campaign . Chief Executive George Mathewson is delighted with the 8 to 1 seal of approval , ‘ It has been a terrific boost to know that the number of customers impressed with our service far outweighs those who have a complaint,’ he said . Both schemes are being administered by Service Quality Development , and are set to run until the end of the year . By then hundreds of customer - nominated staff , lucky enough to have won in a quarterly draw , will have been presented with Ovations cheques which can be exchanged for a wide range of goods in a special catalogue .
Idiom: bury the hatchet (used idiomatically: yes)
Philpott paused before speaking to give added impact to Kolchinsky 's words . ‘ Mike , Sabrina , you 'll work together to trace those kegs . And for God 's sake bury the hatchet.’ They both nodded sombrely . ‘ What about finding out who 's behind the shipment?’
Idiom: watering hole (used idiomatically: yes)
Several of them feature four poster beds and all have en - suite facilities , colour television , radio , hospitality trays , direct dial telephone , hair dryer and trouser press . In the splendid Rendlesham Restaurant the guest can enjoy top quality table d'hote or a la carte lunches and dinners . In the adjacent Golf Bar golfers will soon be able to find a welcoming watering hole looking over the green . The Walsingham Suite which can accommodate up to 90 guests , provides the setting for entertainment on the grand scale , which makes it ideal for banquets , wedding breakfasts , dinner dances and formal meetings . Adjoining is the York Suite which accommodates up to 30 guests .
Idiom: chicken feed (used idiomatically: yes)
What mattered was her family , the people she loved , Oliver 's safety . With this in question , pale concepts of right and wrong faded into nothingness : she had become atavistic , female , terrible as a lioness with cubs . She would lie , steal , cheat for Oliver : burning a few hundred pounds was chicken feed . She had no shadow of misgiving . ‘ We ca n't burn it in the grate — Dad might come back , we might n't clean up in time .
Idiom: fly in the face of (used idiomatically: yes)
However , the Budget was criticised by Scottish Engineering , the employers ' organisation which represents hundreds of Scottish manufacturing businesses , and the brewers , angry at the Chancellor 's decision to raise excise duty on beer . Colonel Howard Jordan , chief executive of Scottish Engineering , said the Chancellor had disregarded the engineering industry 's pleas other than for help with exports by lowering the premiums and increasing the span of ECGD . Brian Stewart , chief executive of Scottish and Newcastle , said the Budget was wide - ranging but in the context of his own industry , the Chancellor 's decision to raise excise duty on beer flew in the face of commercial reality . He was backed by the Brewers ' Association of Scotland , which said the real price increases on the pint across the bars of pubs would be considerably more than the Chancellor 's claimed increase of 1.5p per pint . ‘ What was needed to rejuvenate the industry was a reduction on excise duty to get beer on to a more equitable level with other drinks,’ said Angus Meldrum , president of the association .
Idiom: odds and ends (used idiomatically: yes)
give her a leeway So he said she said well council place without your letter Just get a few odds and ends like you know he said and we 'll just jot down that you 've extended for twenty eight days . Just as she came out the council she said I I 'm just outside the council offices ringing you .
Idiom: make a move (used idiomatically: yes)
" He 's down the hole , " replied Pipkin . " Go and get him . " Still the strange rabbit made no move . The wind rose and the long grass began to flutter and ripple in the dip between them . From behind , Blackberry said ,
Idiom: odd one out (used idiomatically: yes)
The weather has been ideal — about 85 in the shade , and not much more , although they say it is unusually ‘ cold’ for the time of year ! The Institute seems to be rather vaguely organized , as they still have n't been able to tell me what students I am teaching — my teaching , it turns out , does n't start until Monday , but I have heard that an abnormally large number of students have signed up for my course , so I shall have a lot of marking of papers to do at the end of four weeks . So I feel a bit of an odd one out . The centre of the city is full of private schools advertising English language courses , but surprisingly few of the Brazilians seem to speak English . from time to time I am having to call on my rusty knowledge of French to make myself understood .
Idiom: get a move on (used idiomatically: yes)
Then I saw Linley , dozing in the printers’ room , and asked him to deliver the copy.’ Wickham asked who else knew about his meeting with MacQuillan and he said he had told only Maureen , adding superfluously that they were close friends . He checked his watch again , saying : ‘ Look , I 've got to get a move on . I 've told you everything now , there is n't anything else , I promise . You 're welcome to search this place if that 's of interest to you , but please , I must beg you not to let the press get a whiff of my name .
Idiom: in the loop (used idiomatically: yes)
The equations were originally developed as a highly simplified model ( mathematically a very severe truncation ) of the equations of Bénard convection ( Chapter 22 ) . That is perhaps more of historical than of current scientific interest . If you wish to picture solutions of the equations , it is probably best to think of convection in a loop ( Figs . 17.4 , 17.5 ) even though that really applies only for b = 1 . Equations ( 24.1 ) —(24.3 ) give the rates of change of X , Y , and Z in terms of their present values . It is significant , in the context of properties to be seen below , that they are thus ' deterministic ' equations .
Idiom: take root (used idiomatically: yes)
But no massed contingents from up Glen Lyon and none from along Loch Tay . ‘ Has Breadalbane cowed you all with his recruiting and his threats?’ Menzies asked a grey - haired man who stood bundled up in his plaid , tall and erect as though he was ready to take root . ‘ Och well , a terrible lot have gone to the colours , that is true . They get the shilling , and a golden promise , and they think they will come back alive one day.’
Idiom: take the liberty (used idiomatically: yes)
It might seem a bit bleak , a bit inhuman ( ‘ antihumanist , yes ; inhuman , no,’ she would interject ) , somewhat deterministic ( ‘ not at all ; the truly determined subject is he who is not aware of the discursive formations that determine him . Or her,’ she would add scrupulously , being among other things a feminist ) , but in practice this does n't seem to affect her behaviour very noticeably — she seems to have ordinary human feelings , ambitions , desires , to suffer anxieties , frustrations , fears , like anyone else in this imperfect world , and to have a natural inclination to try and make it a better place . I shall therefore take the liberty of treating her as a character , not utterly different in kind , though of course belonging to a very different social species , from Vic Wilcox . Robyn rises somewhat later than Vic this dark January Monday . Her alarm clock , a replica of an old - fashioned instrument purchased from Habitat , with an analogue dial and a little brass bell on the top , rouses her from a deep sleep at 7.30 .
Idiom: out of order (used idiomatically: yes)
Mr. Speaker Order . That question was not out of order . It provided a balance . Mr. Fallon