Gooogr/pie_idioms huggingface dataset:
Idiom: in the works (used idiomatically: yes)
I , I 'm sorry to keep saying ' Yes ' to everything that you 're , you 're suggesting , but yes , we are thinking about communication skills , particularly the encouraging and helping children to learn to write properly , I do n't mean calligraphy , I mean actually write and express themselves on paper , oral communication , and things of this kind are things that we do want to pay attention to . I should perhaps explain in the context of your various questions when I say that erm we do want to become involved in these things , that , at this stage , and we 've only held two meetings , we have just identified themes and general areas in which we want to work , and not precise projects or activities . That will be the next stage we shall be working on over the next half - year or so , and what we do want to do is to seek the help of all the local authorities and teachers in this work , because one should perhaps put things into context , we 're a committee of twenty - two people , we have a staff , which when they 're all fully employed they 'll be about fifty , we have a budget of two million , but we have got to communicate with something like four hundred to five hundred thousand teachers , something like erm five thousand secondary schools and twenty - six thousand primary schools . So it is a major problem , this communication , and so we do have to work with local authorities , with teacher organisations , anyone who can help us in this task . Are you going to set up lots of projects ?
Idiom: out cold (used idiomatically: yes)
Miss Honey ran forward and knelt beside the prostrate giant . ‘ She 's fainted!’ she cried . ‘ She 's out cold ! Someone go and fetch the matron at once.’ Three children ran out of the room .
Idiom: do the right thing (used idiomatically: no)
I held a Council , at which Mr Ramsay MacDonald was sworn in a member . I then asked him to form a Government , which he accepted to do . I had an hour 's talk with him , he impressed me very much ; he wishes to do the right thing . Today 23 years ago dear Grandmama died . I wonder what she would have thought of a Labour Government .
Idiom: on the level (used idiomatically: yes)
To know that this is the case , however , also involves once more entering the field of knowledge proper to philosophy on the highest level of reflection upon itself .
Idiom: round the clock (used idiomatically: yes)
This is how the gardens to the east of the palace looked before the present duke 's grandfather created the Italian gardens , and at the opposite end of the palace — this was the scene before today 's water terraces were built . Well to - do visitors would have taken it as their right to be given a tour of the house and gardens as they travelled the country in past centuries — today visitors from all over the world come to Blenheim — their entrance fees paying for its up - keep . A small army of gardeners works round the clock to keep everything in shape : There was once a rockery - keeper living in this cottage on the estate — it was his full - time job to take care of the rockery which was above the cascade created by Capability Brown , which does still exist . There 's still plenty of hard work to be done keeping the Victorian rose garden in shape — it 's taken a battering by recent heavy rain , but will be in full bloom again soon .
Idiom: bite the bullet (used idiomatically: yes)
There is no altogether painless way of escaping from a pay - as - you - go scheme , particularly if you want people to make substitute provision . The one certainty , however , that confronted the Cabinet committee was demographic : if you left SERPS as it was then the eventual bill would become greater and greater as the proportion of contributors to pensioners declined . My view was that we should bite the bullet , abolish SERPS and encourage substitute private pensions . In this I had the enthusiastic support of the Prime Minister who believed that the state scheme should be replaced by individual private pension provision with a minimum compulsory requirement . This took the issue a giant step forward .
Idiom: up in the air (used idiomatically: no)
They were very effective ! They were effective ! They caught up in the air did n't they ? Mm . I say , it 's all the practice , he suddenly worked it out
Idiom: out of the picture (used idiomatically: yes)
go beyond the association between the epidermal growth factor ( EGF ) receptor , Grb2 and Sos , and show that , in Src - transformed cells , the Shc adaptor protein replaces the EGF receptor as the phosphotyrosine target and presumably achieves the same end point ( activation of Ras ) . Identification of the precise mechanism by which Shc connects to Src , and its generalization to other non - receptor tyrosine kinases , can not be far away . At first sight , a number of proteins ( PI3 ' , phospholipase C , p120-GAP , for example ) implicated in transducing signals from receptors to Ras are left out of the picture . But this does not mean they are not involved . It is conceivable , for example , that the accumulation of RasGTP following Grb2-mediated activation may be compromised by high levels of GAP activity , so that effective signal transmission occurs only when GAP is inhibited .
Idiom: from scratch (used idiomatically: yes)
There is no doubt that LARSP provides a useful approach to the description and analysis of linguistic disability . However , there are a number of constraints which are likely to influence anyone considering its use . First , although it may not take very long for a trained and experienced therapist to analyse a transcript using LARSP , the procedure itself is relatively technical and is likely to take some time to learn from scratch ( Connolly 1979 ) . Second , LARSP places considerable emphasis on grammar , with relatively little attention to phonology , semantics or functional characteristics of language . While this may not present a problem if the child 's difficulty is perceived as one of understanding syntax , it does emphasise the point that , although LARSP is very detailed , it is not necessarily the best assessment for every child .
Idiom: from scratch (used idiomatically: yes)
His Virginia estate includes an 850-acre game reserve , where Mr Kluge last year advertised an ‘ authentic British shoot’ . The shoot was waylaid by litigation , however , after Mr Kluge 's Irish and British gamekeepers were convicted of killing hundreds of protected hawks and owls — and some of the neighbours ' dogs — in an authentic effort to keep the game alive for the pleasure of the guests . Mr Kluge built a communications conglomerate , Metromedia Inc , from scratch . It included radio and television stations , paging devices , mobile telephones , Orion Pictures and the Harlem Globetrotters . When he sold his stations in 1985 , he got $ 2bn — 15 times the cash flow of the stations , rather than the usual multiple of nine to 11 .
Idiom: rare bird (used idiomatically: yes)
Much of the land has been used for squatter settlements for refugees from the fighting in Mozambique , while other parts have been cleared for banana plantations . The forest is unique in that it has affinities both with the central African rainforest to the north , and the coastal forests of Mozambique . It is home to a number of rare birds and animals , including Grant 's Bush Baby . Conservationists are calling for an immediate halt to the clearing , in the hope that the remaining forest will be able to regenerate . A number of proposals for eco - tourism as a way of funding the forest 's preservation , and providing an income for local people , have been put forward .
Idiom: turn the corner (used idiomatically: yes)
I went back to Temple Meads Station — the clock stared at me , nearly one o'clock , dinner - time — and went to the Ladies to have a wee and a drink of water . Back along the river to get cool . Way past the blasted ship , I turned a corner and saw this amazing soaring gorge above me . It had a bridge flying over it . Took out the map , found it must be the Clifton Suspension Bridge and the Avon Gorge .
Idiom: by the same token (used idiomatically: yes)
The concept of quantity rationing is obviously relevant here . They are hiring just the right number of workers , , that the calculus of profit maximization dictates . By the same token they are producing just the right level of output , . No external quantity constraints impinge upon the behaviour of firms . General unemployment is the most conspicuous outcome of this failure to reach a Walrasian equilibrium .
Idiom: as luck would have it (used idiomatically: yes)
But as bad luck would have it , his mother was the first to return , leaving Grete clasping the chest in the room next door where she was trying to shift it all by herself , without of course moving it from the spot .
Idiom: lend a hand (used idiomatically: yes)
TV Special Cope with a slope A sloping garden need n't be an uphill struggle , as Pippa Greenwood discovered when she lent a hand to the Lloyds on camera When I first met Chris and Pauline Lloyd to discuss their garden and take a look at its one - in - three slope , I was filled with a mixture of admiration for them , and horror at the task ahead . But they have proved that with a good plan , persistence and a lot of hard work even a very steep slope can be transformed into a tremendous garden .
Idiom: get stuck in (used idiomatically: yes)
Ah ! They sting . And it gets stuck in your eye and you go , you go ah ! I know ! I remember when a bee was in my hair I 'm running ah !
Idiom: out of order (used idiomatically: yes)
Yeah and then he 's , he 's fucking started marching us around the parade square and and we ca n't see a fucking thing inside there , and he said er come out a minute , so I 've blinking gone out and I 've noticed were about fifty yards from the beach so I 've got out , I , I said to him you thinking what I 'm thinking , he said yeah shall we do it , most out of order it is a bit cold , middle of , middle of December like twentieth of December or something like that , he 's , he 's fucking gone yeah , right troop right turn so the whole fucking tent shuffle 's round , he said , you remember you are part of the British army , if you disobey orders you will be brought up on charges , by the left quick march , and he 's fucking walking them to the sea
Idiom: game on (used idiomatically: yes)
There are still 17 , yes SEVENTEEN , games left in the season and Leeds are only 5 points behind Battyburn . Second will guarantee a UEFA place , and I think if Leeds can get out of the rut of drawing so many of their recent games they will attain this position . The game on Sunday is crucial to those ambitions of coming second . It also is a chance to show those shits that we can still play without Batty . When we played Battyburn last year it was on telly in Ireland and Leeds that day were brutal .
Idiom: in the bag (used idiomatically: yes)
Aye , it 's a nice one What ? So you 've got both these cheques safely in your bag , have you ? Probably , yeah mum
Idiom: nothing doing (used idiomatically: yes)
Get out your grammar books and I will explain a few things to you that will help your conversation if you can get them into your so stupid heads . The girls opened their desks to get out their grammar books . Gwendoline watched eagerly to see what would happen when Mary - Lou opened hers but nothing did happen . Mary - Lou had neither seen the spider nor disturbed it , she shut her desk . All the girls opened their grammar books at the page Mademoiselle commanded then Mary - Lou found she had her English grammar instead of her French one so she reopened her desk to get the right book .
Idiom: to the bone (used idiomatically: yes)
The main muscle of the upper back is the upper trapezius . The trapezius muscle group is kite - shaped and basically pulls the head and the shoulders back . The main attachment points of these muscles to the bones are on the shoulders , the base of the skull and the middle of the back . The upper trapezius is best exercised by doing dumb - bell shrugs and upright towing . It can also be exercised by doing shoulder presses either with dumb - bells or with barbells .
Idiom: get the picture (used idiomatically: yes)
They all had their pictures done and eventually over a period of about a year , she actually did a portrait of everybody in the Home . Staff included . People wanted to be the next model to sit and she 'd chat to them for about an hour and draw , and they 'd get a picture at the end of the session , just like you get in the street . ' Look after the volunteers Manager
Idiom: get to grips with (used idiomatically: yes)
It took Fiona , who has an attention span of only one or two hours , many days of determined effort to finish . The next category called for meticulous historical research , which Down 's Syndrome people would not normally be expected to achieve and , initially Fiona was rather daunted by the task . But then , encouraged by her parents , she slowly got to grips with her studies . ‘ I had to write all about the Mary Rose , Henry VIII 's flagship,’ says Fiona . ‘ It was very interesting learning about the crew and what they did on board .
Idiom: do me a favour (used idiomatically: no)
What we 've been through in the last few years has brought us a lot closer , and that 's part of the reason I 'm getting out of the rat race of international cricket … certainly for a few years , anyway . Kath and the children are the most important things in my life now , whereas for years I think cricket was . And when they banned me from playing cricket for a month , they actually did me a favour . I spent a month at home with the children and I suddenly realized all the things that I was missing out on — watching the baby grow up , start to crawl , the first few words , things like that . Whereas before I 'd be home for perhaps two hours and then away for five months , now I appreciate that there 's a lot more to life .
Idiom: and then some (used idiomatically: no)
And he come over to fight for his country . But er och aye . But th to go back to the the polishing , it really was it was you know , really hard work and But there was a great band of I mean the the used to Different firms that would h have a lot of work on one place and then they would move and then some would go to the shipyards . And there was a lot of work at that particular time in the shipyards . You know for polishers you know , when the boat was
Idiom: in the club (used idiomatically: yes)
In the distance we heard a whoop - whoop siren . ‘ It 's on its way , but you could ‘ phone in for an ambulance.’ ‘ There 's a ‘ phone in the club.’ I looked across the road to the Mimosa . ‘ What happened in there?’
Idiom: white hat (used idiomatically: yes)
A white hat is being worn by a boy which is running on the beach
Idiom: spot on (used idiomatically: no)
In this I am afraid he was unsuccessful . Pathfinder crews were lucky in several ways . They were usually first on the spot on a mission , so were often able to get away before the enemy night fighters were fully aware of the situation , and also , as they carried target indicators and markers , their heavy bomb load was consequently reduced . The so - called Main Force bombers from 5 and 6 Groups further north were usually later on the scene and were very heavily loaded with high explosives and incendiaries , and they came in for some real pastings . We heard that the Lincolnshire and Yorkshire stations lost far more men and aircraft than we did , and there was also a horrible story going around of an unfortunate rear gunner trapped in his turret as his plane landed , unable to get out and being roasted alive in full view of the ground crew , until a Wing Commander whipped out his revolver and shot him .
Idiom: take a bath (used idiomatically: no)
What about me honour and virtue ? I 've still got them , y'know , and I ai n't losin ' them in any bath.’ ‘ You 'll take a bath , Private Nobody , first thing in the morning , and all by yourself . I 'll boil a saucepan of water for you . Then we 'll get you to square your shoulders and liven yourself up .
Idiom: over your head (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ You forget , Fran , that , as a Capricorn , everything I do is based on hard fact , not imagination . I prefer to think things through and find a logical reason for them , and reason tells me that you 're hiding what information you have from the police because you 're afraid that it will ruin your scoop . But one thing you should understand is that you 're in way over your head . Unless you help yourself soon then you 're in real danger.’ ‘ Is that a threat?’
Idiom: at the end of the day (used idiomatically: yes)
She sat on the small stove for some while gradually becoming more agitated . Meanwhile Ben had gone off to move another lighter and was then intercepted by the Manager who directed him to the dock some way off . He completely forgot about young Mabel and at the end of the day went home to bed . It was Saturday and the works were as usual closed until Monday morning . Mabel was by now scared stiff and frozen cold .
Idiom: night and day (used idiomatically: yes)
She senses what he 's after : she ca n't exactly explain it , but she knows that he could take her away . Something 's got to be done . I ca n't keep a stronger tag on her than I do now , almost night and day . I had n't left the cart more than five minutes . Oh ! no , not that . '
Idiom: down the road (used idiomatically: no)
He walked quickly down the road anxious not to be late for his appointment which would lead to an important contract . What did I just say ? He walked quickly down the road anxious that he was not late he walked quickly down the road anxious that anxious he anxious Listen . He walked quickly down the road anxious not to be late for his appointment which could lead to an important contract .
Idiom: tread the boards (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ He was a bloke with a Cockney accent and glasses . He broke all the moulds , and then people like me were in.’ But not until he was 25 ( and he 's now 51 ) did Bob even dare to tread the boards . Indeed , his first part in a play called The Feather Pluckers was by chance . He went along with a friend who was auditioning for the lead and landed the part himself , playing a thug hanged for murder .
Idiom: on and off (used idiomatically: yes)
What sort of training will be offered through Compact ? The training offered by Compact must be at least of YTS standard . We would expect training offered by Compact firms to include both on and off the job training , the opportunity to study for technical or professional qualifications as appropriate , and regular individual guidance and counselling sessions . Careers Officers will be familiar with practices in local YTS schemes and so are well - placed to comment and advise on employers ' proposals . 9 .
Idiom: kick the habit (used idiomatically: yes)
Members of Darlington FC joined other fund raisers including staff and friends from the Nationwide Building Society , above on a sponsored walk round town . The Quakers ' community development officer , Ian Leckie , said : ‘ We wanted to make sure players from Darlington did their bit.’ FORTIES film star Humphrey Bogart is set to help scores of Darlington smokers kick the habit . Health promotion officers have enlisted the help of ‘ Bogie’ and his Casablanca co - star , Ingrid Bergman , for their latest antismoking initiative . They have organised a promotional float which depicts a scene from the classic movie where Bogart and Bergman ‘ kiss it goodbye’ in Rik 's Cafe .
Idiom: to the tune of (used idiomatically: yes)
Watmoughs have just secured the contract to print The Sunday Times magazine in Scarborough for a further five years . GRE down : Insurance giant Guardian Royal Exchange slid further into the red last year to the tune of £ 210 m . Some £ 177 m of the overall losses , which compared with £ 157 m in 1990 , came from the UK where the recession hit hardest . House and car insurance , plus insuring mortgages for lenders , were the main reasons for the losses , the company said yesterday .
Idiom: white hat (used idiomatically: no)
SHE HAD BEEN keeping quiet . Tunney and Daine squared up to each other like the black - hat and white - hat cowboys . Only the white hat did n't have a chance to pull his six - shooter . There was a symmetry she found appealing to the scene . Two men , with women at their sides .
Idiom: stroke of luck (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ Well , none of us has got enough money to go into a high - class nursing home — at least as far as I know — so of course the wind was up all of us . However , whether or not someone might have bumped him off is mercifully a hypothetical question , seeing that he had the decency to do the job himself . What a stroke of luck.’ He stood up . ‘ I do n't envy you your job , Mr Milton , but I hope you 're having some fun out of ffeatherstonehaugh 's .
Idiom: on the back of (used idiomatically: yes)
It will be sent unsolicited to all parents , so that there will be a great increase in the information available to them about the school . Teachers will be praised for their achievements and be given incentives and guidance to improve their performance . We will build up pride in individual schools on the back of the influence of parents in what those schools are doing . The Bill will allow for reports , comparative tables and inspectors ' reports . It will increase , as all our policies do , parental influence and parental choice in education on a scale on which we have never previously embarked in state education .
Idiom: get off the ground (used idiomatically: yes)
There had been great difficulty raising the £ 40,000 contribution from the unions . McCarthy 's report had proposed a £ 6.7 million plan for a national daily along the lines of the Sun or the Mail , based in or near London , with a staff of 230 . The paper would need a minimum circulation of 300,000 to make money , and with an annual expenditure of £ 13.3 million would make an annual profit of £ 6.4 million if it reached a circulation of 500,000 But the idea never got off the ground . The diminishing role of the unions , disillusionment among workers , and falling membership due to unemployment had put many of them in considerable financial difficulties . Although the idea was superficially attractive , money was too tight .
Idiom: cut and dried (used idiomatically: yes)
But when he said it , I thought oh I thought I had to have my left foot flat on the floor when I cornered , cos in second you have too . Yeah . In second it 's cut and dry Yeah . You 've got to have your foot flat on the floor before you corner .
Idiom: up to no good (used idiomatically: yes)
I went on a chara to Blackpool with the girls from work , and we never stopped singing . We had a real good time but of course me dad had to spoil it when I got home . Carrying on and saying I was up to no good , out till that time . I hate him.’ Anne looked at her in amazement , not sure that she had heard aright , but Edie rattled on , ‘ I 'm beginning to think me Aunt Mary 's right to hate fellers.’
Idiom: fly the flag (used idiomatically: no)
‘ He has damaged the ligaments but the nature of the injury makes us more hopeful of recovery than we would be from some ankle injuries.’ If Batty is missing , Wilkinson will either bring in David Rocastle or Eric Cantona , with Gary Speed moving into central midfield . Friendly flies the flag Henry Rix EUROPE 'S star filly User Friendly has a chance to restore some British pride in the Japan Cup this month .
Idiom: from the word go (used idiomatically: yes)
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