Gooogr/pie_idioms huggingface dataset:
Idiom: think twice (used idiomatically: yes)
Black people do n't like white people neither . One shot my friend . If I ever get a chance to git even , I would n't think twice now . My whole life , if it takes that long , I 'll wait.’ A loathing dependent .
Idiom: make tracks (used idiomatically: no)
Andy Rees Copyright Department MCA Records West Six 77 Fulham Palace Road Hammersmith London W6 Dear Mr Rees I would like to ask if it might be possible for Oxford University Press to make use of the track Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head by Sacha Distel in a non-broadcast educational video . The programme is titled Project Video and will be distributed on cassette to secondary schools worldwide for use in teaching English as a foreign language . Project Video is provisionally scheduled for publication in September 1989 and we anticipate sales over the first three years to be in the region of 2,000 cassettes .
Idiom: for keeps (used idiomatically: no)
When caught make them suffer . Television and any communication with the outside world should be banned . Give them just enough food for them to be able to work for their keep . And the fact is they will not want to experience it again . T. McGuinness , Bebington .
Idiom: rank and file (used idiomatically: yes)
Hundreds of delegates from the Front , " he said , " are being elected without the participation of the soldiers because the Army ~ Committees are no longer the real representatives of the rank and file ... "
Idiom: in the black (used idiomatically: yes)
By PATRICK BARCLAY SUDDENLY , the course of history seemed to change : penalties , a subject that had always clouded Barcelona 's relationship with Real Madrid , now fell upon the Catalans like gentle rain . The Nou Camp support had begun Saturday evening waving white handkerchiefs at the Basque in black , expressing the customary suspicion that referees feel indebted to Madrid . At the end they were celebrating his manifestly even - handed eccentricities , and a 3 - 1 victory that halted , at least temporarily , speculation about the future of Johan Cruyff . The Dutchman had needed to win .
Idiom: fall short (used idiomatically: yes)
You 're , you 're putting the point about over - reading Shakespeare . You 'd find lots of academics erm at the Shakespeare conference in Stratford , who would agree with you that there is far too much over - reading of Shakespeare . I tend to think it 's rather hard to over - read Shakespeare , simply because of the experience of , of finding that my reading fell short on many occasions . It is very easy to read him wrong , and to make mistakes , and there are of course occasions when he does offer a brutal simplicity which it would be ridiculous to , to try and develop . I myself , for example , tend to be erm an old - fashioned Coleridgean psychologistic critic , you know , I look for motives in Shakespearean characters in ways which L C Knight 's told us we should n't do .
Idiom: in Dutch (used idiomatically: yes)
To summarise : ( a ) the Dutch workplace is truly multilingual ; the workforce at Gebr , Meijer , for example , is already considered virtually bilingual in Dutch and German ( 70 % understand German ; 20 % speak it ) whilst 20 % of all verbal communication on the shop floor is a mixture of languages where English forms approximately 20 % of all dialogue — apparently because computer software is American . ( b ) English is predominant ; varying between 70 % — 80 % of all use of the foreign language .
Idiom: have a ball (used idiomatically: yes)
On Jackman 's game ball , she was foiled by Devoy hitting a dead nick with a cross - court backhand . She found the nick again , without aiming for it , to draw level . Jackman had two more game balls , at 8–6 and 9–9 , and saved as many by conceding the final point by missing a low volley drop . Le Moignan , seeded three , drove and volleyed with crunching power to beat holder Lisa Opie , who , injured for most of the season , exceeded expectations by reaching the last four . In the men 's semi - finals , Martin won an attritional first game that contained 25 lets and 10 penalty points , but lost his edge thereafter and offered no worthwhile opposition in the second and third .
Idiom: there's the rub (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ Most male murderers are widowers,’ growled Milsom . ‘ What we do n't like , Mr Tyler , is that Mrs Iverson was poisoned in full view of the Coroner and the Chairman of the Bench.’ ‘ Aye , there 's the rub,’ as William Shakespeare so wisely said,’murmured Henry . ‘ And Miss Chalder is a very good - looking girl.’ ‘ Ah , so that 's the way the wind blows , is it?’ said Henry , his mind beginning to stray .
Idiom: under the table (used idiomatically: yes)
I hope you will agree that in these two instances I have cited from his career — both of which I have had corroborated and believe to be accurate — my father not only manifests , but comes close to being the personification itself , of what the Hayes Society terms ' dignity in keeping with his position ' . If one considers the difference between my father at such moments and a figure such as Mr Jack Neighbours even with the best of his technical flourishes , I believe one may begin to distinguish what it is that separates a ' great ' butler from a merely competent one . We may now understand better , too , why my father was so fond of the story of the butler who failed to panic on discovering a tiger under the dining table ; it was because he knew instinctively that somewhere in this story lay the kernel of what true ' dignity ' is . And let me now posit this : ' dignity ' has to do crucially with a butler 's ability not to abandon the professional being he inhabits . Lesser butlers will abandon their professional being for the private one at the least provocation .
Idiom: to boot (used idiomatically: yes)
Inside , the Richards lined many of the rooms with wainscots and the big bolection moulded panels of the time , mostly in the fashionable white wood , save for an oak room on the first floor . The Richards had an only daughter , Ann , who inherited the house . She became one of the greatest sportswomen of the century and was stunningly beautiful to boot . Men courted her constantly , taking off their riding wigs just short of the lime avenue and putting on their grand ceremonial perukes which their servants carried in bandboxes on the pommel of their saddles , ‘ duly prepared for an attack on the heart of the young heiress’ . She resisted all advances , for her love of coursing far outweighed her interest in any suitor .
Idiom: on ice (used idiomatically: no)
I 'll get then to ring Alright . but it 's got so much of a slip factor on it . Bone meal and it 's like bloody walking on ice . Yeah . You know .
Idiom: stand someone in good stead (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ I was travelling round a great deal at the start in the West Country , then I went into headquarters which involved administration.’ He had nine years at Leeds , where his children grew up and where he became a specialist in building matters and worked closely with architects on the planning of major buildings . And this stood him in good stead when he moved to the Darlington area . ‘ I had a fair amount to do with the mechanised letter office at Middlesbrough and other major post office buildings,’ said Mr Ensoll who has had a hand in new buildings for Crook , Saltburn , Coulby Newham and Hartlepool . Candidates for the Tory marginal seat of Stockton South face the task of canvassing voters in a constituency which has no focal point .
Idiom: run out of steam (used idiomatically: yes)
To look through one of these windows is instant enchantment , from the piles of golden , buttery croissants to the delightful fruit tarts , mahogany coloured chocolate cakes and delicate mignardises , all pleading to be taken home . We are pudding fanatics as a family , the richer and more fattening the better . My great - grandmother preferred to begin a meal with pudding in case she ran out of steam before the last course . This concern has appeared in subsequent generations . Now , when one of us is describing a restaurant , there is intensive cross - questioning about the quality of the puddings and petits fours , and commiseration if they do not sound up to scratch : ‘ Do you mean they only gave you one chocolate truffle each!’
Idiom: hair of the dog (used idiomatically: no)
Avoid taking paracetamol tablets as well as a remedy containing the drug , the magazine warns . Despite medical advice about sensible drinking , many people still over - indulge , particularly in the run - up to Christmas and the New Year . But tipplers should forget the traditional hair - of - the - dog remedy of having another alcoholic drink the next morning . ‘ It 's the worst thing for a hangover and could put you on the slippery slope to alcoholism,’ warns the magazine . ‘ Sack monkey scandal boss’
Idiom: make a killing (used idiomatically: yes)
CRIME INC . ' TORIES CAN'T ESCAPE BLAME ' In slump - hit Britain , one company is making a real killing ROGER TODD AS BRITAIN slithers ever deeper into recession one big business is booming — CRIME .
Idiom: sick and tired (used idiomatically: yes)
At the back , sometimes out of sight of the others , I became engrossed in my own problems . I was tired , very tired . I was also sick and tired . Sick and tired of stopping and starting , of going up banks only to go down them again , of being whacked in the face by the branches of trees that the dogs ran under , and of not knowing where we were going or why . Why were we in this bloody forest anyway ?
Idiom: to the letter (used idiomatically: no)
The Vienna doctors say that D - proline is neurotoxic , which means that it can kill brain and other nerve cells . It is also toxic to liver and kidney cells . Cis - hydroxyproline , when used by the body to build protein , may cause ' structural , functional and immunological effects ' , according to the Lancet letter . Professor Merton Sandler , an expert in infant nutrition at Queen Charlotte 's Maternity Hospital in London , said yesterday that the report appeared to be significant and should be more fully explored . Earlier this week government research was published showing that 32 out of 102 ovens failed to heat food uniformly to at least 70C , the temperature necessary to kill listeria , salmonella and other food poisoning bacteria .
Idiom: round the clock (used idiomatically: yes)
Siemens Industrial and Building Systems Group will present its overall concept for building management at CONSTRUCTEC ' 96 , ranging from support provided during the installation and updating of computer - controlled building management systems , round - the - clock inspection , maintenance and repair services through to complete operation and management of buildings and facilities .
Idiom: come to mind (used idiomatically: yes)
Although the courtyard has an undoubted 18C feel to it , there is much that is modern , by Jože Plečnik . His is the monolith of granite , in memory of the victims of World War I and the tenth anniversary of the Republic in 1928 . Comparisons with Lutyens come to mind . There is also an equestrian bronze statue of St George , for which Plečnik designed the base . The original St George is an outstanding example of bronze casting in the ‘ International Gothic’ style .
Idiom: change hands (used idiomatically: yes)
Throw your body - weight forwards and pull back the leading fist , using this combination action to snap punch into the opponent 's face . Time the delivery of the punch to coincide with the cessation of the step forward , and shout loudly at the moment of imagined impact . Some people change their guard hands as they step , but this curtails the punch 's potential . Defensive snap punch ' Dig in ' and throw a snap punch off the front fist as your opponent Turn your hips and shoulders behind the punch and strike the opponent strongly in the chest .
Idiom: rock bottom (used idiomatically: yes)
While Mulroney appeared to represent the former when he was elected , he has in fact turned out to be of the latter kind , and that exposed position may also have contributed to his loss of support . His government overhauled the world 's seventh largest economy by privatising state firms , launching a hated value - added tax and signing a pioneering free trade agreement with the US . But prolonged recession and high unemployment knocked his popularity down to rock - bottom . One of his main political objectives was to negotiate a constitutional settlement which would satisfy both the people of the French - speaking province of Quebec and the rest of Canada . At the second attempt he presented voters with a painstakingly worked out proposal which included among its measures the recognition of Quebec as a distinct society , the right of natives to govern themselves and reform of the senate .
Idiom: play for time (used idiomatically: yes)
Her mother appeared to be waiting . ‘ And what?’ She found herself playing for time . ‘ What happened then?’ She took a deep breath .
Idiom: full marks (used idiomatically: yes)
The couple wanted to thank friends and relatives for the ' tremendous support they had given during a pretty rough time ' . THE news that 2,500 tonnes of toxic waste is to be removed from Bishop Middleham was applauded by villagers last week . Full marks go to Durham County Council and ultimately the Department of the Environment for finally ensuring the waste will be taken and dumped elsewhere . But the move begs the question , why did it take them so long ? The first signs of contamination were discovered just 18 months ago .
Idiom: no two ways about it (used idiomatically: yes)
It was hard was n't it ? No no two ways about it that was really hard . So what was the hardest part about it ? Mm .
Idiom: hand to mouth (used idiomatically: yes)
It was Did you ? hand to mouth . Yeah . You gave all the money to your mother , then , did you ?
Idiom: turn the corner (used idiomatically: yes)
Inside was a hall with a dingy maroon carpet , and a massive veneered dining - table covered with old election pamphlets , soap coupons , and handbills from firms purchasing second - hand jewellery . She tiptoed up the stairs , wondering what she would say to anyone who saw her . One of the stairs cracked sharply beneath her foot ; she heard the front door of one of the ground - floor flats open behind her , and as she turned the corner of the staircase she caught a glimpse of a single eye and a draggle of grey hair at the crack . There were no windows on the first - floor landing , and in the dark it was difficult to make out the numbers on the doors . She crept about , grasping the suitcase , putting her eye very close to each of the two bell - pushes in turn .
Idiom: kicking and screaming (used idiomatically: yes)
Well , now that 's what we 've got to do.’ ‘ You will have a lot of children your own age to play with,’ said the inspector , leaning too close . Anna began to kick and scream . Her face was stricken and the walls of the warm kitchen seemed to start spinning round her . ‘ Edward!’ she screamed .
Idiom: fair game (used idiomatically: yes)
His hair had been cut very short but only shaved around his ears and towards the back of his neck . He was grateful for that . The boys at school who had to have their heads shaved because of nits were always fair game for the rest of the school . They suffered the kind of cruel teasing that drew them together , regardless of past differences , into closely knit little groups sharing a common stigma . Frankie could imagine only one thing worse than being counted amongst the ‘ baldies’ .
Idiom: in the bag (used idiomatically: yes)
' Ay , his birthday would ay be the same date every year ! ' Mrs Friar failed to notice the sarcasm and went on , ' I wis just thinkin ' o ' droppin ' in a wee present . I 've got it here in my bag . ' ' So have I. I just got mine frae Ferguson 's the now . ' ' I was there yesterday . '
Idiom: give and take (used idiomatically: yes)
While happy enough to accept the Czechs ' omission of repeats in these earlier works , surely they were unwise to omit that of the exceptionally concise and concentrated exposition of the first movement of the Ghost , Op . 70 No . 1 . But they convey all its urgency , and they find the intensity and dynamic range for the central Largo assai without resorting to the excessively slow tempo adopted by the Beaux Arts . In both these two more subtly - scored middle period Op . 70 trios , and especially in the eminently civilized exchanges of the second , I was much impressed by their give and take . Always your ear is exactly where it should be , and not least because of the discretion in balance shown by their very agile pianist . As for the Archduke , though I personally prefer a more tautly sustained sense of direction in the opening Allegro moderato , this performance as a whole reveals them at their best , with a truly rapt and spacious slow movement as prime proof of their vision .
Idiom: fall on deaf ears (used idiomatically: yes)
It is significant that some parts of the mathematics curriculum ( notably arithmetic and algebra ) are seen by many people both inside and outside education to be relevant , whereas other parts ( topology and , perhaps , geometry ) are not . When there is general agreement that a subject is relevant it appears that no justification is required to maintain its position in the school curriculum . Arguments that some of the skills practised by pupils are obsolete fall on deaf ears , or are heeded only very slowly . There is still widespread popular belief in the efficacy of practising such ‘ relevant’ skills , even though research clearly indicates that such practice is largely futile : if pupils are unable to master a skill fairly quickly they do not appear to improve subsequently . Perhaps some teachers and others believe that , nevertheless , such practice is good for the soul !
Idiom: beat swords into ploughshares (used idiomatically: yes)
All three people died for different reasons , if it is not absurd to associate the word reason with the hateful and cowardly acts which killed them . They were all associated with Peace in different ways but a different type of peace in each case . Love has four letters and four meanings , and peace has two faces , two edges when the sword is beaten into a ploughshare . Dynamic There is the peace of the graveyard , dead and inert .
Idiom: hit the road (used idiomatically: yes)
So it was with a confident heart that your reporter negotiated the challenges of the M25 and M4 en route to Sonning for the 10.30am rendezvous with fellow support crew member , Liz Roberts and of course our fearless cyclists . The long and winding road After a fantastic send off by George McGuire and his staff at Sonning , Dave and Richard hit the road with great enthusiasm . Liz and I followed in the support vehicle , a splendid Vauxhall Frontera turbo diesel which was kindly lent by our friends at Vauxhall Motors who have also adopted CRMF as their Charity of the Year . The first stage from Sonning followed a leisurely and quite beautiful route along the Chilterns to Luton .
Idiom: by heart (used idiomatically: yes)
My mother used to sing at these . She had a lovely sweet voice , and always had to sing without piano accompaniment , for she alone knew the songs . I remember two of them by heart after over eighty years . Her favourite , and the one the villagers liked best , ran like this : If I should plant a tiny seed of love
Idiom: odds and ends (used idiomatically: yes)
I 've , I 've got three of them now well I could do with , I could actually do with one cos little bits and pieces , but erm , course then when I 've them in I do rather use the one , like me I 'd like two , cos I 've got one full of bits and pieces and the odds , odds and ends I keep Oh I 've got , the one that I 've emptied this morning . I think I found just the tiny
Idiom: off the wall (used idiomatically: yes)
His father Roy , 58 , said : ‘ All the lads were joking and laughing about something — then bang.’ Security guard Stan Murray was at an office car park entrance when the first bomb went off . ‘ It blew the clock off the wall and hit me on the head.’ Walter Eaton , a Department of Employment training officer , was already at his desk . He said : ‘ There was a massive bang and the windows came flying in.’
Idiom: come unstuck (used idiomatically: yes)
a lot of similarities but Mhm . if you try try and treat one as the other you 're gon na come very unstuck It does n't yeah Yeah erm like say mixing up your low tension and your high tension circuit with your electrics erm so
Idiom: make history (used idiomatically: yes)
Although he bought Jenny a £ 2,000 diamond engagement ring and happily re - settled in his Brentford mansion , his scoring prowess deserted him after a vicious tackle by Stoke 's notorious Chris Kamara left McAvennie with a broken leg , an injury that kept him out of first team football for months . McAvennie threatened to sue Kamara but dropped the idea when it was established that the injury would not end his career . Kamara had no great love for Scottish strikers ; in April 1988 he made legal history as the first English League player to be fined in court for an on - pitch assault . The Swindon Town hard - man was fined £ 1,200 for attacking the Scottish striker Jim Melrose , breaking his cheekbone in three places . Followers of Scottish football know only too well that a lapse in form and a broken leg are often the precursor of disasters to come .
Idiom: in the black (used idiomatically: yes)
That would have sent her into another tantrum . ‘ The one I wanted was too expensive and unsuitable according to bloody Virginia . I only wish Daddy could have seen me in the black lace dress . He 'd have bought it at any cost.’ Christina was sure she was right , and had sent a cheque to Caroline 's mother to safeguard against such an event .
Idiom: over the top (used idiomatically: yes)
The egg yolks and the strawberries and the sugar . Oh , there lovely mixture , to watching boiling water . Hm , trouble is it tends to come over the top of the bowl .. Ah . .
Idiom: every last (used idiomatically: yes)
He pressed her head against his shoulder and smoothed his mouth across her hair . ‘ It … it sounded that way,’ she choked against his shirt . Her arms crept around his waist and every last scrap of fight and anger drained fluidly from her body . She could n't bear any more of this . ‘ Oh , Fernando , I 'm …
Idiom: tilt at windmills (used idiomatically: yes)
the big winds tore about with wasteful power . I felt that just by being there I was tilting at windmills . Did I have to build them as well ?
Idiom: in the pipeline (used idiomatically: yes)
On July 3 it was reported that the UK government had suspended aid , pending the arrival of a new UK high commissioner in Colombo ( the last one having been declared persona non grata in May — see p. 38193 ) and a review of the human rights situation . There would also be a " more restrictive policy " over arms sales , although the provision of military training was to continue . The Sri Lankan presidential adviser Bradman Weerakoon said on July 6 that UK aid " in the pipeline " was continuing without interruption . ASIA — PACIFIC PAKISTAN
Idiom: get stuck in (used idiomatically: yes)
Micrografx has replied to CorelDRAW with a similar suite of programs , called Graphics Works , which will appeal to more casual graphics users . Again , there are drawing , image editing , charting and slideshow applications and a lorry - load of fonts and clip - art . The applications are a doddle to learn — most Windows users will be able to get stuck in straight away without a second glance at the manual — and they include a flowcharting module as well as Twain scanning support . Although the drawing and charting applications are n't as sophisticated as Corel 's , the package is consistent , cheerful , and very easy to use . PUBLISHER 'S TREASURE CHEST