Gooogr/pie_idioms huggingface dataset:
Idiom: sleep rough (used idiomatically: no)
But Tich was always happy in his way , and curiously one of his merriest nights was when he and the The Shepton Mallet pop festival was one of the first and biggest outdoor pop concerts , a drug - raddled campsite without tents , populated by beaded flower children in kaftans and body paint who had hitch - hiked west in their tens of thousands . Some of them straggled back through Taunton , and being in no hurry to get home settled down in the Floral Gardens , playing guitars and tambourines , smoking joints , dropping acid and chanting mantras . The ciderheads took an instant liking to these fellow dropouts who also slept rough and were equally unsteady on their feet . But the old ' uns were scathing about the hippies ' chemicals . ‘ You do n't want to bother with none of that there marry jewarna m'dear , that 's a king 's ransom you'm paying .
Idiom: heads will roll (used idiomatically: yes)
His rank 's one of several earmarked by Sheehy for abolition . Unless he 's promoted to Superintendent , he 'll face demotion , the sack or early retirement . Sir Paul sympathises with Mr Meeks … but says it 's inevitable that heads will roll . Streamlining the rank structure is just one of the proposals Sheehy makes . Others include relating pay to performance … and the introduction of fixed term contracts .
Idiom: ride roughshod over (used idiomatically: yes)
That high rents and business rates have created high bar prices at a time when people can ill afford to pay them . Licensees are having to leave their pubs in their thousands , and more and more pubs are being closed down . The Beer Orders have allowed brewers to ride roughshod over the intention of the Monopolies and Mergers Commission to lower beer prices , allow greater competition and greater choice for customers . That we the undersigned , wish to protest at the current activities of the major brewers who are increasing bar prices or forcing tenants out of their businesses and homes . Wherefore your petitioners pray that your honourable House carry out an immediate review of the Beer supply orders and give proper compensation for licensees forced out of their pubs .
Idiom: not cricket (used idiomatically: no)
‘ You stupid boy,’ cried the master . ‘ What in the world are you talking about ? If it 's not cricket and Frank Woolley it 's something else . Now it 's twelve French loaves , burnt and rasped , whatever that means . I despair of you , boy .
Idiom: fit like a glove (used idiomatically: yes)
If it is one that depends on authority , it will only reply : ' More authority ! ' Institutions have the pathetic megalomania of the computer whose whole vision of the world is its own programme . This extremely perceptive analysis of the institutional mind fits the police world like a glove , and recent elaborations in policing , along with its growth in the mainstream of the daily social process , supports Douglas 's contention ( ibid . ) that an institution which is dependent upon authority can only demand more of the same . In such ontological circumstances this allegedly public service must be singularly unsuited to objective assessment of any external demands for a reduction in its power or to encompassing any critical analysis which might cause loss of prestige . Given this premise , we should not be surprised to find the police are in the forefront of support for proposals such as the introduction of identity cards ; it was not surprising to find the 1988 Superintendents ' Association conference not only supporting this motion , but arguing for the creation of twenty - four hour armed patrols throughout the country and making a plea for a national motorway squad .
Idiom: hold someone's hand (used idiomatically: no)
I knew it must be . But it 's not wise to exercise so violently in such heat . ' She held out her hand . ' I am Monique Lavaux . I have been left an agitated message from my niece Marie - Christine telling me that you are camping at Les Hiboux , without chairs or even the bare necessities of life . '
Idiom: the joke is on someone (used idiomatically: yes)
In those days , they gave you a raise just for being in another movie . It did n't matter if the film made money , you got another hundred and fifty thousand bucks . And if People magazine wanted to take a picture of me in the surf with a stuffed animal , or whatever the fuck it was , then hey , the joke 's on them . ' He was part of a new phenomenon : twentyish actors on whom a studio could hang a flick , stars to match the new , young movie audience . All of them were vaguely connected by work , or school , or mutual friends .
Idiom: in full swing (used idiomatically: yes)
Who Will Decide Venezuela ’s Election ? PRAGUE – Venezuela ’s presidential election campaign is in full swing , with voters expected to go to the polls on October 7 to elect their head of state . The campaign pits Henrique ~ Capriles Radonski , the governor of the state of Miranda , against the incumbent president , Hugo Chávez , who has been in power since 1999 . What makes this election unique , in our view , is that for the first time , Chávez , who is seeking an unprecedented fourth consecutive term in office , faces a credible challenger in Capriles , who has managed to unite disparate opposition political ~ parties under his banner .
Idiom: come to terms with (used idiomatically: yes)
Home and Away ( ITV , 1.45pm and 6.00pm ) : Nick is just a wee bit fed up with Bobby interfering in his love life . And Fin makes a desperate decision . Eldorado ( BBC1 , 7 pm ) : Ingrid has to come to terms with a matter of life and death , while Marcus does the dirty on Alex . Coronation Street ( ITV , 7.30pm ) : Who is plotting behind Mike Baldwin 's back ? Let 's face it the real shocker would be who ISN'T plotting behind the smoothie 's back .
Idiom: on ice (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ I have never in my entire business life experienced such a ridiculous state of affairs . This application was a major change from the previous proposal and included a regional training centre for Scotland and the north of England.’ The company plans have been put on ice until it decided what its next move might be . The council leader , Owen Taylor , said : ‘ We are being used as a scapegoat and that distresses me . Toys R Us have been offered an alternative site at Linwood and all the help we can give them.’
Idiom: Jekyll and Hyde (used idiomatically: yes)
Having been airborne for a while and learned that this aircraft demands a gentle touch on the engine controls , the trainee who demonstrates prudent use of reverse derives huge satisfaction from the soft - but - powerful deceleration , bringing the aircraft to a stop in 400 metres . There 's also the impressive noise , emitted by the propeller when in Beta range ! A Jekyll - and - Hyde aeroplane Once your classroom and cockpit introduction to the TBM 700 is complete you find yourself studying two different aircraft . The first is a very high performance aircraft that can be flown like a fighter , using a mix of hand - flying and the automatics .
Idiom: all along (used idiomatically: no)
PROJECT INTERLOCK New Zealanders Wade and Jan Doak have embarked on a life-long study into the cetacean mind , called ‘ Project Interlock ’ . It all began when Wade was swimming with dolphins , imitating their movement in an undulation that began at the head and rippled along his body to his fins . A dolphin drew alongside , and by counter-opposing its flippers , barrel-rolled right in front of his mask . Doak imitated this corkscrew manoeuvre , albeit rather slowly and clumsily .
Idiom: in my book (used idiomatically: no)
Can smile now . Were we right did he give a free kick ? In my book he gave a free kick for Forest . Certainly looks as if he did I mean he did n't give any other indication . Well I ca n't think why a free kick would have been given for anything else .
Idiom: song and dance (used idiomatically: no)
Oh Cagney oh that 's how he started off public enemy That 's right Oh he 's in the song and dance before Oh yes before the gangster on the stage
Idiom: have a heart (used idiomatically: no)
So there 's it w it was n't close to the heart . And so there 's n the arteries themselves are very good . But this tip for reasons beyond my knowledge has gone so there 's nothing to be done about it and erm er the last test I had the guy who conducted it said , You 've already got the heart off an average sixty year old who has n't had a heart attack . And that sort of is very encouraging . So you 're completely fit er
Idiom: on the shelf (used idiomatically: yes)
All on these shelves ? All along here?this There 's a sign on this , this shelf I think . Mm different signs on different shelves . But the bottom ones have n't got one on ! Oh that 's probably because they want you to look for yourself .
Idiom: send someone packing (used idiomatically: yes)
A farrago of treason . We will have no speeches here . Come on — let us beard this lot and send them packing . The half of them are on my rent - roll anyway.’ He looked with displeasure at the frantic figure of his wife and said tersely to the housekeeper , ‘ Mrs McDougal , have you no smelling salts ?
Idiom: every last (used idiomatically: yes)
We have just heard from the hon . Gentleman that all our proposals for discounts for single people and alleviation of the top rates of the tax are anathema to the Labour party , which wants to return to the full rigours of the rates . Under Labour , people in a house worth £ 200,000 must pay five times as much as people living in a £ 40,000 house , regardless of regional disparities or anything else . Wherever the Labour party detects that there might be someone who could pay more under the rates , it wants every last penny out of that person . That is what we mean when we say that the Labour party is advocating an envy tax . We have just heard the hon . Member for Dagenham ( Mr. Gould ) dismiss the argument that people pay more income tax and VAT if they are on high incomes .
Idiom: touch wood (used idiomatically: yes)
So I just went I knew I did the only thing that I knew I could do . And that 's work on the side and hope to get away with it . And touch wood , I 've never been caught . You said that in the nature of things you 've always needed the money almost as of yesterday . Yeah .
Idiom: Indian summer (used idiomatically: yes)
Mr Major proved himself reluctant to wield the knife , sparing Mr William Waldegrave , who was put in charge of the Citizen 's Charter , and Mr Lilley . Mr Kenneth Baker probably wisely turned down the offer of becoming Secretary of State for Wales but it was a serious proposition . Mr Major had envisaged Mr Baker having an ‘ Indian summer’ in government , as Mr Peter Walker did after the 1987 election , running the Principality . Welsh Office responsibilities cut across most Whitehall departments and the Secretary ‘ does his own thing’— and Mr Walker enjoyed probably his happiest time in government there . Mr Baker has returned to the backbenches to concentrate on his writing , leaving the talented Mr David Hunt , who would have gained from wider Cabinet experience , at the Welsh Office .
Idiom: in the can (used idiomatically: yes)
used to start to work with the farmers you see but I did n't . Mhm . And put it in bulk tanks you ken taking milk away down in a tank I mean we used to take it away in cans . Mhm . Ten gallon cans .
Idiom: to the hilt (used idiomatically: yes)
' Who are they ? ' Howard hesitated again ' Why do you want to know ? ' ' For Christ 's sake — because I believe Tweed is innocent , that he 's been framed up to the hilt . And I 'm going to do something about it , not just sit here on my tod wringing my hands . ' I ca n't do anything else , Bob , ' Howard said quietly , ' except sit here on my tod , as you put it .
Idiom: play games (used idiomatically: yes)
I bought an nvidia gtx 550 ti GS gainward edition . I ' m concerned about the temperature when it runs idle its around 45c and when I play games its 75c max 80c These temperatures are normal for graphic cards .
Idiom: kick the habit (used idiomatically: yes)
I guessed , but did not make him confirm my guess . Instead I asked whether the American army had helped him to kick his drug habit . ' Sure they tried , they tried real hard , but back then I did n't want to be helped . '
Idiom: around the clock (used idiomatically: no)
Detectives in Bellshill are hunting two men who attacked and robbed a pensioner in her own home after posing as policemen . New Stevenston The incident took place at a house on Jerviston Street in New Stevenson at around eight o'clock last night . The bogus officers , who were dressed in full police uniform , tied the sixty year old up before making off with cash and jewellery . The two German tourists who fell to their deaths while on holiday on Skye have been cremated at a ceremony in Perth .
Idiom: on ice (used idiomatically: yes)
Were such a fluctuation to take place now , it could have disastrous consequences for agriculture and economies across the world . Writing in the scientific journal Nature , researchers from the University of Victoria , British Columbia , insisted that it was " difficult to express the importance " of their findings , and added that there were no obvious explanations as to why the climate had remained " strangely stable " recently . The studies are based on ice samples extracted by a drilling operation mounted by a consortium of scientists from eight European countries . Records of past climates were inferred from analyzing oxygen types in the ice , with changes in relative oxygen densities being assumed to reflect temperature changes . New York Times 16 July
Idiom: out on a limb (used idiomatically: yes)
It is , however , a complex situation with no easy answer . It does take a little time to right a market that has got so badly out of step.’ Sir Hector explained that the French representatives had found themselves out on a limb when they called for an increase in import charges . ‘ We do n't want to stop imports because our processors need so much of the fish that comes in,’ he said . The ministers agreed that regulations governing import prices should be strictly enforced by all member states and that top level talks be held with Russia , Norway and Iceland in the hope of securing an agreement to stabilise the market .
Idiom: face to face (used idiomatically: yes)
Sadly many people will believe things told to them via an email which they would find implausible face - to - face .
Idiom: let's be having you (used idiomatically: yes)
' I 've other things on my mind at the minute . ' Draping a cloak round his crooked figure , he leaned on his cane and shuffled awkwardly to the door . ' Let 's be having you ! ' he grumbled , impatiently donning his top hat . ' Or have you forgot we 've a sale to attend ? ' A thought suddenly occurred to him .
Idiom: in a nutshell (used idiomatically: yes)
As Nigel Roebuck points out in his book with Mario , ‘ on 21 June 1964 , Jackie Stewart ( born seven months before Mario ) would have been racing Ken Tyrrell 's F3 Cooper somewhere and James Hunt playing tennis at Wellington College . Mario … was at Langhorne for his first championship race on the dirt.’ That sums up Mario 's early days in a nutshell . Langhorne was an impossible , fiercely dangerous dirt track , practically round , full of ruts ; hot and unprotected , but Mario — as he often liked to point out — had n't been born with a silver spoon in his mouth ; he could n't afford the fare to Europe ; meanwhile , while dreaming of his grand prix heroes , he 'd just have to be better than anybody else at what was available . Langhorne was it just then , and the race was won by one A. J. Foyt , not by Mario , who came in ninth in his Windmill Truckers Special : for $ 637 , to be split with the owners , and with hands like hamburgers .
Idiom: second nature (used idiomatically: yes)
Why did the ancient replicators club together to make , and reside in , lumbering robots , and why are those robots — individual bodies , you and me — so large and so complicated ? It is hard for many biologists e en to see that there is a question here at all . This is because it is second nature for them to pose their questions at the level of the individual organism . Some biologists go so far as to see DNA as a device used by organisms to reproduce themselves , just as an eye is a device used by organisms to see ! Readers of this book will recognize that this attitude is an error of great profundity .
Idiom: make a killing (used idiomatically: no)
In 1972 the Government of Sind Province declared the river dolphin protected by law and prohibited its killing and trapping . Several years later , after a recommendation from the World Wildlife Fund , the Government established part of the Indus river in the Sind Province as a dolphin reserve , where 400 of the 500 remaining dolphins are reasonably well protected . The dolphin received further protection in 1975 , when the District Magistrate of Sukkur made trapping or killing of dolphins illegal under a Criminal Procedure Code , which was given extensive publicity by drums , through radio and newspapers , and by placing posters in key locations . As a result of these measures , the river dolphin population now appears to be stabilising and even increasing , but the dolphin is still extremely vulnerable and needs continued surveillance at both national and international levels . As often happens with highly endangered species , this dolphin has been much sought after as a rare specimen for overseas aquaria , and has been captured for display in the US and Switzerland .
Idiom: sling your hook (used idiomatically: yes)
But those who have actually hooked a fish , regardless of size , will know the thrill . And they will tell you that you do n't necessarily have to fish on the priciest beats to find good sport . If you are yearning to sling your hook , the short cut to learning the skill is to book a course with an experienced instructor . The Arundell Arms Hotel in Devon runs a variety of courses in wet and dry fly fishing for salmon and trout . Its weekend beginners ' quickie course ( £ 120 , including tackle and equipment — accommodation is extra ) is an excellent introduction to the sport .
Idiom: take a bath (used idiomatically: yes)
When I was young , I was a bit scruffy and there were times when I did n't take a bath for up to two weeks during the summer .
Idiom: down to the wire (used idiomatically: yes)
Together , these companies have aggregate electronics - related turnover exceeding $ 70,000 m and total revenues of more than $ 160,000 m , Hewlett - Packard reckons . It also cites RISC Management Newsletter , which suggests that Precision Architecture RISC is the industry leader in RISC - system and related software sales , saying that analysis of 1992 RISC - system revenues said that Precision Architecture RISC has achieved more than 30 % of an estimated $ 17,500 m market . Coming down to the wire with FileNet imaging , WorkFlo products Hewlett - Packard Co has finalised its agreement with Costa Mesa , California - based FileNet Corp for implementation of FileNet 's document imaging and WorkFlo software products on the Precision Architecture RISC - based HP 3000 and HP 9000 business systems and servers . The Image Management Services software , a set of application modules that control the processing , storage , retrieval , and printing of document images , is expected to be available on the computers by the end of the year .
Idiom: wear the trousers (used idiomatically: no)
You 'll soon notice the advantages of trousers with good levels of wind resistance and with a degree of resistance to rain . When wet these trousers dry quickly in a warm room — quicker still if you 're walking in a warm breeze . All the trousers tested here were worn in a wide range of conditions and temperatures from late winter to spring . I 'm a warm walker however , and prefer to wear light clothing whenever possible . Others will , of course , prefer to wear something more substantial during colder weather .
Idiom: live and let live (used idiomatically: no)
I think I was dry when I touched the side . ’ Even in his legendary seduction scenes , Bond scored 0 out of 10 for macho charm . In Live and Let Die Roger Moore had to undress Madeline Smith without her noticing . The solution was a watch with a magnetic field strong enough to undo a zip . Neat .
Idiom: on the money (used idiomatically: yes)
Yeah , she fair , fair like she er nearly cut them up did n't she ? The trouble was she was talking to people on camera and you did n't hear anyone laughing or anything embarrassing . Mind you I 'd get myself embarrassed in front of sixty million viewers if I was on her money Yeah , but would you wear those awful pratty outfits ? We were having a conversation were n't we Graham ?
Idiom: sing the praises of (used idiomatically: yes)
Botswana bushmen have recently formed their own organisation , First People of the Kalahari . The government has said it is willing to revise its policy on " Remote Area Dwellers " ( Bushmen and others ) , and there have also been two recent official gatherings to discuss such issues , in Namibia and in Botswana . However , the Botswana bushmen delegation at the Namibia meeting was described by Survival International as a hand - picked group who did nothing but sing the praises of their government . Survival International , November 1992 Conservation : Species
Idiom: walk of life (used idiomatically: yes)
Pharmacological studies also indicate that these two forms of complementary therapy act through different pathways . Osteopathy and chiropractic are closely related to one another and work through manipulation of the spine and ( in some cases ) other joints . Large numbers of laypeople from all walks of life resort to them for back disorders , often after having tried conventional medical approaches unsuccessfully . I know dozens of people who attest to their effectiveness . However , the medical profession in many countries has been very reluctant to recognise them .
Idiom: strain every nerve (used idiomatically: yes)
Both seemed to lack the facility to make things look right . In Cézanne 's case this was because at first he struggled to compose in the Renaissance manner , and did it badly . Vincent strained every nerve to turn himself into a draughtsman acceptable to the illustrated papers , and the strain showed . The truth is that the liberties he wanted to take simply disrupted his attempts to produce marketable drawings for Theo , and for his connections in The Hague ( such as his Uncle Cor ) . His aim at first was to produce a body of work which would sell .
Idiom: out of order (used idiomatically: yes)
It 's the only time I can get a break from my family . Female speaker I think the unions are out of order . They 're not doing what the workers want . Voice over
Idiom: on the game (used idiomatically: yes)
While women were increasingly associated with weakness and emotion , by 1860 men no longer dared embrace in public or shed tears . A whole series of male clubs sprang up which emphasised the elements of male bonding . And with the new stress on games and militaristic training came undoubted echoes of imperialism and also of a race consciousness ; the notion that the upper middle class were a race apart with separate physical possibilities and powers . By the beginning of the new century some of this new ideology , with its taboos on unmanly vices was certainly for export to the working class and we see the emergence of mass youth movements such as the Scouts , and the transference to the grammar schools of many of the key characteristics of the old public schools . But it was in the middle class that youthful sex was most firmly policed .