Gooogr/pie_idioms huggingface dataset:
Idiom: rough edges (used idiomatically: yes)
As it is , we have a generous set here which deserves an enthusiastic recommendation . ( ) Poulenc 's chamber music is brilliantly served by Jacques Février with Menuhin , Fournier ( superlative in the Cello Sonata ) , Michel Debost , Alan Civil and several other fine players all very well recorded . This set contains definitive accounts of the Sonatas for Cello , Flue , Oboe , Clarinet & Violin ( provided you do n't mind the occasional rough edge from |Menuhin ) , as well as a spirited and supremely Gallic performance of the Trio for Piano , Oboe and Bassoon ( a splendid very French - sounding beast on this recording ) , the Piano and Wind Sextet and much else besides . As with the two Fauré chamber music sets reviewed above , it is hard to imagine finer performances of most of these pieces . Mightily impressive . ( )
Idiom: out of order (used idiomatically: yes)
Yeah , Oh you ca n't sack her for that ! because she asked loads of questions ! That 's what I thought I think that 's out of order That does n't matter ! and that 's .
Idiom: small print (used idiomatically: yes)
Some last on the skin longer than others . You need to test different products to find one that really suits . New formulae claim anything from 15 to 24 hours ' efficacy , so check the small print on the pack ! Choose your type of moisturiser , not only according to your skin type , but also in relation to the climate . Your skin 's moisture content varies according to climatic conditions , so when the humidity is high , you will probably need just a light moisturiser .
Idiom: stand up and be counted (used idiomatically: yes)
Playing United at their own game would probably have been fatal , the way they are playing at the moment . A truer word has * never * been spoken . I still remain to be convinced that either Cantona ( or McAllister for that matter ) can stand up and be counted when the crunch matches come around . Do we get some money even if we are the away team if these games go ahead ? I heard the real reason the game on Monday was postponed was because Hunslet ploughed it on Sunday .
Idiom: stand someone in good stead (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ I have an old friend who works for a publisher in New York and I stayed with her for a couple of weeks while I found a job . Eventually I joined a real estate company in New Jersey and did rather well . I was selling houses and apartments on a commission basis , and I think that my English accent stood me in good stead . It 's surprising how the American middle class are still very pro English . I used to wonder whether they were actually taking in the meaning of what I was saying , or just listening to the accent .
Idiom: strike it rich (used idiomatically: yes)
GROWING OLD is a terrible business for most of us at the best of times . If you happened to be megafabulously famous way back at the start of the ' 70s , the problems are literally multiplied twentyfold . If you 're lucky you 'll strike it rich like Gary Glitter ( Are you sure?— Ed ) . If fate is against you , you 'll be joining Les ‘ Bay City Roller’ McKeown for a tragic appearance on Jim'll Fix It . And if you manage to retain all of your marbles , you might possibly be as street - sussed as Donny Osmond .
Idiom: go public (used idiomatically: no)
George Campbell LORD Hanson , the 70-year - old Huddersfield - born tycoon , grabbed the limelight again yesterday . The Anglo - American conglomerate that went public in 1964 romped in with results that should guarantee him another bumper pay packet . Operating profits of the Imperial cigarettes to Butterley bricks giant have soared from £ 955 m to £ 1.07bn for the year to September 1992 , and this year should be just as buoyant . A blip in profits in 1991 cut Hanson 's remuneration from £ 1.45 m to £ 1.38 m , but this year his pay packet should stage a smart recovery to around Pounds 1.5 m .
Idiom: go to town (used idiomatically: yes)
Good grief man ! Good Lord Ken ! You 've gone to town tonight seeing all this ! Ooh hell ! No not really
Idiom: under a cloud (used idiomatically: no)
Boks in snub to French Tony Kell SOUTH AFRICA 'S Springboks arrived in England under a cloud yesterday after leaving angry French rugby officials behind at an after - match dinner on Saturday night . The tourists , beaten 25–20 by the French Barbarians , were due to fly to London last night . But they brought their arrangements forward after deciding to make the journey by ferry and coach .
Idiom: take the piss (used idiomatically: yes)
. . there was Chris , Chris trying to take the piss in the there was Chris , Chris gon na take the piss in the , my eyes looked in my can of , I have no with my , I have no not a , trying to make ya We 'll take it 's up the What can you do .
Idiom: rank and file (used idiomatically: yes)
Subject Area : Socio - legal studies Research summary : The study built on the tradition of ethnographic studies of the occupational culture and routine decisions and conduct of rank - and - file police officers , and extended the cumulative knowledge by exploring the case of the Royal Ulster Constabulary in Northern Ireland . This afforded the opportunity to examine , for the first time , the accomplishment of ‘ normal policing’ in a divided society . The research showed that while there is a great similarity in routine policing in Northern Ireland and more socially integrated societies , despite the common sense image of policing in the province , routine policing is affected by Northern Ireland 's social and communal division .
Idiom: open someone's eyes (used idiomatically: yes)
And I stood there , leaning against the wall with my eyes closed while I heard her trudging down the stairs and fiddling with the doorknob . And I felt her standing there . I opened my eyes and turned around to face her . It was Julie ! She was standing there in her nightie with a huge plaster across her cheek and her eye swollen and closed up , and her arm in a sling .
Idiom: up against it (used idiomatically: yes)
When things are going well there does n't seem quite the same need to be faithful . Indeed even if you are faithful to the gospel that 's the time that you often go off on your own and experiment with this and that , different type of Church , different type of fellowship , something that 's perhaps not particularly Christ centred at all . But it 's different when you 're up against it , different when you 're spiritually sick . The history of the whole of the Church shows that having been full to overflowing in times of crisis , in times of war for example . But in peace time , people drift away .
Idiom: in the flesh (used idiomatically: yes)
When Roland Barthes writes of Garbo 's face , a paradox is placed in its image , since the very essence of Garbo 's face ( that this face is Garbo 's and no other ) is posed in its absolute mask - like quality , by the face in its impersonality , in its very indifference . The anonymity being simultaneously the essential Garbo . Barthes describes how the make - up has the ' snow thickness of a mask ; it is not a painted face , but one set in plaster , protected by the surface of the colour not by its lineaments'(Barthes , 1973 ) ; ' and the eyes simply black in the strange soft flesh but not in the least expressive'(ibid ) . Or take Marilyn Monroe 's face , with the peroxide hair , so created by a construction of a look , that she can be readily replicated by lookalikes , something that Madonna expressed the changing face with her insistent dramatic re - fashioning of image . We could say that the postmodern expression of the woman 's face is one that acknowledges itself as simulacrum and displays this without modesty .
Idiom: in the bag (used idiomatically: no)
Well it was more , it was n't profitable you see the the the profit lay in the er in the in the packaging of the goods . You see it 's it 's a little cheaper , see . But erm and all sugar used to be packed in thick , very thick blue bags , heavy blue thick bags , and there 's an art in doing it as well in folding the the bag , I 've watched them hours and hours . And er they used to pat the butter . The butter was all loose , there was no prepacked butter , it was all c came in tubs you know .
Idiom: take someone to task (used idiomatically: yes)
Benedict was near thirty , and yet his face and form had withstood the ravages of time and circumstance . Perhaps because Benedict was at heart honest and true , whereas this man … ‘ My dear Miss Kyte,’ said Lady Danby 's voice , interrupting her reverie , ‘ I am certainly going to take you to task for leaving my party so early . Finchingfield was devastated.’ ‘ I am sorry to hear it,’ said Theda , dragging her attention back and focusing it on the lady .
Idiom: run riot (used idiomatically: yes)
For some children it 's a treat to make a visit to hospital less daunting . Others have behavioural problems and need to let off steam in a safe and controlled setting . She says : They can just run riot , they can enjoy themselves without being told off . It 's just fun . I think he 's going to be very sleepy at the end of the day .
Idiom: over the counter (used idiomatically: yes)
One of the purposes of health service charges is to transfer a proportion of the cost of treatment to the patient . The charges for prescriptions have seen the sharpest rise — an increase of no less than 1,425 per cent between 1979 and 1990 . Indeed , for about half of the prescriptions the charge exceeds the drug 's cost , and people are now finding it cheaper to buy the simpler remedies over the pharmacist 's counter . Dental charges have also increased , the supply of spectacles has been entirely privatised , and new charges for dental checks and eyesight tests have been introduced . Charges in the NHS have the effect of making private health care relatively more attractive .
Idiom: do the trick (used idiomatically: no)
I ai n't afraid of work . Maybe we could join the fair folk … prizefighting for thee and I 'd be a tumbler . Th'didn't know I could do tricks did thee ? Cartwheels , somersaults . I could learn others … if that Mr Randall ai n't interested after all .
Idiom: hands down (used idiomatically: no)
Each noble household chose its beggar-king , who would take the head of the table to ‘ rule the roast ’ . This expressions survives today as ‘ rule the roost ’ . This jester-king was a hand-me-down from darker times when the blessings of the New Year were guaranteed by the sacrifice of the mock king after he had a jolly good time . In early Rome this took place at the old New Year which was in March — the Ides of March to be precise . This was the ritualistic time for the slaying of a leader , as Julius Caesar found out to his peril .
Idiom: on the up and up (used idiomatically: yes)
Well we I would be more surprised that er er in fact I do n't think I 'm sure that it 's not happening on a on a on a er wide basis . I think that 's it 's a liberty that should n't be taken that they 're playing with miners health and their lives . And anything that 's not on the up and up is , well I think it 's detrimental to a mans life . Not only to his health but is to his life and I mean er cutting his life time short , my opinion . Throughout the industry now , the cut throat competition is keener than ever .
Idiom: force someone's hand (used idiomatically: yes)
The facts show a good son , one who is less quick to see the jokes . Shiksas were to promise an escape from Jewish America , as the promised land of Israel was eventually to be evoked as doing for Henry Zuckerman . The Facts is preoccupied with one shiksa in particular : the deadly Josie , whom Roth marries , who forces his hand in the matter by faking an abortion , who comes near to destroying him , and who may have been , according to the Zuckerman letter at the end of the book , an alcoholic . When Josie dies in a car crash Roth feels relief . Her death delivers him from the ordeal of divorce , as frequent as funerals are in his books .
Idiom: make history (used idiomatically: yes)
In early August the plan was for it to stop at Didcot for servicing on Friday , September 11 , prior to leaving for Bournemouth that evening . There 's six of the best AN ORGY of steam traction comes to Dorset on the weekend of September 19 and 20 with history being made as six locomotives steam at once during a special fund - raising Grand Steam Gala — the most locos ever seen in the Isle of Purbeck . Among the half century of steam locomotive development contained in the working locomotives going through their paces — subject to availability — will be a rear Yugoslavian ' Yankee Tank ' rescued from the newly independent republic of Slovenia just hours before the start of the bitter civil war which is tragically still raging . The fully restored ' Yankee tank ' is a direct copy of the famous ' lend - lease'engine that helped the allies marshal their supplies and manpower before and after the momentous D - Day invasion of Hitler 's Europe in June , 1944 .
Idiom: have a ball (used idiomatically: no)
‘ Like having a gaoler,’ she said . ‘ Surely not.’ ‘ Like having a ball and chain.’ She went back to the window , crushed her cigarette and took another from the pack . ‘ By day , it 's you — eating with me , walking with me , waiting in the hallway while I have a shit.’
Idiom: do the right thing (used idiomatically: no)
( 3 ) shelves getting " chaotic " when the librarian is away : These kinds of problems lead to difficulties in keeping everything indexed and in the right order , and that is obviously going to make the whole thing farcical sometimes from the children 's point of view . They are doing the right things to find a book , but the book is n't where it should be . ( 4 ) the smallness of the library space in relation to the school 's size . Thirty children actively engaged in RBL activities fill the library of a school of 1,500 children and 80 staff .
Idiom: rough edges (used idiomatically: yes)
Saez works much of the choreography in circles with arms and torsos taking the lead , driving the movement forward . A curved arm scythes through the air and the body follows its lead , spiralling to the ground where deft work ( and powerful abdominal and back muscles ) produce a smooth synthesis of movement , driving it across the floor and up into the next sequence . There are no rough edges : the three men and three women drift from solo to duet to ensemble with seamless ease . It is an effect which could prove soporific , but here an underlying energy , and the sheer beauty of some of the shapes produced by the dancers , keeps the viewer enthralled . Saez borrows movement influences from a variety of sources .
Idiom: out of the question (used idiomatically: yes)
Many churchmen , however , have not been happy with these developments , which have given rise to schisms threatening enough to warrant the Pope 's visit . Some church leaders fear that a political commitment on the part of the church would undermine the value of the spiritual dimensions of the Christian faith , for it threatens their mission of salvation . For many , the whole idea of using Marxist concepts of analysis is out of the question for a Christian and the spectre of communism has been one of the most divisive aspects . Another fear of the critics of Liberation Theology is that the logic of the argument leads to violence , since violence may be the only means available to overthrow corrupt regimes and this , they feel , no Christian should condone . In many areas , the split is not into a clear cut one of those for and against , but often includes middle groups who are sympathetic to some of the ideas of Liberation Theology but can not go all the way with it .
Idiom: behind closed doors (used idiomatically: yes)
But , as Galler said , the iron bars were ‘ life - threatening’ . Hooliganism involving Dutch supporters has become so frequent as to suggest that another blanket ban of a nation 's clubs might be necessary . This is the first time UEFA has banned a Dutch club , but two years ago the national team were ordered to replay a European Championship qualifying match behind closed doors after Cyprus 's goalkeeper had been struck by a firework . Only last month the FA took Government advice to withdraw England from a planned friendly in Rotterdam in December . Meanwhile riots continue to scar the Dutch League ; one match was abandoned recently in Rotterdam .
Idiom: dead in the water (used idiomatically: yes)
Lifeguards dragged out kids coughing and vomiting as parents looked on in horror . Several swimmers had to be given gulps of oxygen at the pool - side . ‘ I thought I was going to drop dead in the water,’ said 16-year - old Mark Pitcher . Terrified children were led outside in their costumes away from the poisonous fumes . Ambulances took 23 youngsters to hospital .
Idiom: pissed off (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ We were doing horn - led , jump blues and after five years of doing that stuff , I got tired of it . We always had busloads of Glen Miller fans turning up , because the name ‘ The Dance Kings’ kinda denoted that we would be playing that kind of music . And I got pretty pissed off with that stuff . So I started using guitar as the main line instrument and changed the band name to The Otis Grand Big Blues Band and looking back , it 's the best thing I 've done.’ Grand 's choice of guitars betrays not an ounce of the usual blues axe snobbery …
Idiom: turn up like a bad penny (used idiomatically: yes)
It was then that I made my never - to - be - forgotten answer , ‘ Mum 's lost , down the fair.’ Dad went to see Mr. Farr to explain the situation and off we went to find Mum . It was quite easy , for she was standing at the front of the Council House talking to a large policeman and when Dad and I reached them he said , ‘ There you are Mrs. Maidment , I knew he 'd turn up like a bad penny!’ I expect young people of today would rate the fair rides of the early 1920 's quite tame affairs . Packed into The Market Place would be three roundabouts , three switchbacks , a helter - skelter , chair - o - planes and a cake walk as well as children 's roundabouts , stalls and sideshows .
Idiom: in no uncertain terms (used idiomatically: yes)
But the fact that my Noble Friend was kind enough to express it er I found was er nectar for myself . My Lords I I 'm to say that this is of course erm a very controversial area and it is quite frank that it should be controversial too . When my Noble Friend er produced the Bill of the first er er case and it went er came to secondary reading , your Lordships did explain in no uncertain terms of the various matters about which your Lordships were concerned . Er my Noble my Right Honourable Friend did take account of that and he did agree that hereafter the appointment of the Chairman should not be an appointment made by the Home Secretary , but that shou he should be one made by the full authority and that has I 'm glad to say met with with approval . There was also then great concern that the appointment of erm er of independent members apparently was seen as a way of my Right Honourable Friend or anyone who then er held the office of er Ho Home Secretary would actually put in his own .
Idiom: on the make (used idiomatically: yes)
The woman walked round the corner of the house and saw a snake consuming a large Tuscan toad . The victim was motionless , looking about it only slightly puzzled , blinking , whilst the snake attacked its leg . The toad had the appearance of a fat businessman being done some sexual service by a hard - faced girl on the make and doing his best not to notice . The snake , with its sleek , shiny head and curled body , was long and smartly patterned in grey and black . The woman , wishing to put an end to this outrage and feeling involved on the side of the toad , picked up a stick .
Idiom: thick and fast (used idiomatically: yes)
The brainchild of the Newtownards and District Round Table , the anniversary will be sponsored in the main by Gilbeys , and a busy schedule is planned for the tour veterans . Already next season 's Ulster Senior Challenge Cup final has been brought forward a week to April 23 in order to accommodate the Lions party who will take in the game as part of their celebrations . Replies are coming in thick and fast to the invitations , and as yet there have been no refusals — the charm of McBride and his way with words will undoubtedly see that there will be a full quota on parade . The Lions assemble on Friday April 22 and Clandeboye Golf Club will be making itself available for an amalgamation of sluggers , hustlers , and single - handicap players to get into the swing of things . A formal dinner is planned on the Saturday evening as well as a number of sight - seeing trips with a trip to a number of famous hostelries certain to be included .
Idiom: in the final analysis (used idiomatically: yes)
smallpox , meningitis , teenage pregnancy , gonorrhoea and infantile paralysis . While all a mother 's got is a bottle of Dettol in the final analysis . Well … A Mother Worries .
Idiom: over the counter (used idiomatically: yes)
Cheap way to cure a hangover Ian Fletcher , Consumer Correspondent TWO headache tablets and lots of water will relieve a hangover as effectively as expensive over - the - counter remedies , says a survey out today . The ' cure ' for over - indulging at the office Christmas party is also much cheaper , according to the Consumers ' Association Which ? magazine . Five well - known products were assessed by a panel of experts for treating a combined headache and upset stomach on the basis of their ingredients .
Idiom: heart and soul (used idiomatically: yes)
She would definitely not make the first move . Judd said half the fun of being with girls was when he was doing the chasing . She had never expected it would be so hard to pretend lack of interest when her very heart and soul were longing to demonstrate her love . With an effort she walked across the room to Jerry , who had so often asked her for a date and who , given any encouragement , would have been a frequent visitor to Blue Ash Farm . He beamed with pleasure at her attention and , hoping Harry would notice , Cora - Beth began flirting with him .
Idiom: and then some (used idiomatically: yes)
as if she cared a damn about his social life — or however many luscious blondes he went out with ! Leith was n't feeling very hungry when she got in , but she made herself a pot of tea and a snack , and , as she realised she had known she would , she worried . Not that she regretted her action in coming home when she had — she 'd waited all afternoon , for goodness ' sake , and then some . Starting to feel a little frazzled round the edges , she went and had a bath , donned a nightdress and cotton wrap , and brushed out her hair . It was too early to go to bed yet — though she 'd an idea that while this worry was on her mind she would n't be doing a lot of sleeping .
Idiom: turn the corner (used idiomatically: no)
It is the last of its kind remaining . There were only two struck , and the other one was lost when my most beloved uncle was shipwrecked fifteen years ago . " He stopped pacing and pursed his lips , turning the corners right down . " If it is indeed lost at sea , then I fear for your future . There is a tradition in our family that the Santarém Madonnas will always be reunited with their owners , do you know that ?
Idiom: turn a blind eye (used idiomatically: yes)
This has the short - term effect of bringing in foreign currency . The fact that most of the rainforest is uninhabited , with only a few pockets of indigenous communities , makes exploitation attractive . Governments turn a blind eye to the thousands of poverty - stricken families that migrate to the forest every year . These are usually landless people who have no hope of anything except scratching a living in the forest . Unlike the indigenous tribes , they often have little or no agricultural know - how and simply slash and burn the forest as they go .