Gooogr/pie_idioms huggingface dataset:
Idiom: in the long run (used idiomatically: yes)
Second and simultaneously , in order not to release a consumer credit squeeze that would second imports , they should introduce controls on the supply of credit ; restraint in what the banking system is allowed to borrow . Several other mixed economies do it successfully , that 's what we would do , that 's what we will do . And third argued Mr Kinnock , they should negotiate entry into the European Exchange Rate Mechanism , and to stop Britain 's economic slide in the long run , he told delegates , money had to be invested in training . There 'd been a decade of de - skilling said Mr Kinnock , but Labour would set in motion a national training strategy . The party would also invest in education ; that was he said , the most fundamental requirement of Britain 's future success .
Idiom: make history (used idiomatically: yes)
Britain currently flouted so many ILO conventions that , now Eastern Europe had embraced democracy , we were the most ‘ lawless’ country in Europe , he said . Union leaders put up 90 per cent of the funding but have played little public part in Labour 's campaign . The TUC General Council made history by failing to urge members to vote Labour , and a march in Birmingham yesterday headed by Bill Jordan , president of the AEU , and Mr Lyons was one of the rare occasions when trade union support has been out in force on the streets . But behind the scenes it has been very different . Most of the streamlined , designed - to - appeal policies which appear to have impressed voters have emerged from a Review Group headed by Tom Sawyer , chairman of the Labour Party and deputy general secretary of the National Union of Public Employees .
Idiom: make a killing (used idiomatically: yes)
Voice over Follies of this age were often inhabited by paid hermits . A man of good reading , but few prospects could make a substantial killing with a 5 year contract . They were employed to live alone ; dirty and disgusting and quote poetry at the folly owners society friends . Certainly Broadway was used as an unusual retreat by some of the shining minds of a generation .
Idiom: on the back of (used idiomatically: no)
Cliff Richardson , 12 Manor Road , Darlington . HUTCHISON Telecommunications has promised to invest £ 500 m in the UK over the next four years , part of which will be used to increase the customer service department in Darlington . Around 300 workers are employed at the Yarm Road site and another 40 jobs are to be created shortly on the back of a telepoint service launch by the company . Telepoint will offer outgoing calls from a pocket handset . They will be relayed from radio bases in public places such as railway stations and motorway service stations .
Idiom: carry the day (used idiomatically: yes)
Is it only incomers who protest at perceived threats or is there a true grassroots feeling about such changes to their way of life ? Research seems to show that decision - makers often act in complete ignorance of what people think about the matters that are decided for them . In other words , the dominant ideology carries the day . 4 . McFarlane took up the question of self - fulfilling prophecies in relation to the perceived incomer / Shetlander conflict which the SIC Structure Plan envisaged .
Idiom: tongue in cheek (used idiomatically: yes)
POOL DRAMA AS MERMAID VIDEO SHOOT GOES WRONG SULTRY singer Sade had to be given the kiss of life when a spectacular underwater scene for her new video went dramatically wrong . She frolicked as a mermaid for the tongue - in - cheek promotional film for her new hit , No Ordinary Love . But the strain of being underwater for so long proved too much for the fragile beauty . A guest at the Los Angeles hotel where the £ 30,000 video was shot revealed : ' Sade kept on having to hold her breath for the scenes in the pool .
Idiom: take the biscuit (used idiomatically: no)
Did that remarkable papa of yours instruct you in logic - chopping , as well as in how to play a wicked game of chess ? ' ' Oh , Mama had a nice line in that , as well as Papa , ' said McAllister , remembering for once to use the past tense when speaking of her parents . She eyed the biscuit plate and the Clarion Cry simultaneously — surely he would not mind if she took another biscuit ? ' You are , I see , determined to be naughty , ' announced Dr Neil . ' For not only do you wish to read this disreputable rag , but , according to your wolfish expression , you are yearning for another biscuit .
Idiom: walk of life (used idiomatically: yes)
Now , with the exception of Lorenzi , who has a young daughter to think about , they can all play full - time in the States — or even , were it to materialise , on the women 's world tour McCormack has long had at the back of his mind . Many other talented players are thinking of trying for their American players’ cards this summer . They much appreciate the work being done by Mrs Doyle , but they are not in a walk of life where they can sit back and wait for better times . If all the leading players were to head elsewhere it might actually make it easier for the WPGET to cater for those left behind with a series of small tournaments ; perhaps multi - sponsored events in the £ 30,000 bracket — a small sum when set against the £ 300,000 prize fund for this year 's Weetabix British Open , but a realistic figure at which to aim . The Solheim Cup should help to nurture interest among prospective sponsors , while there are players — Scotland 's Dale Reid to name but one — who believe that the WPGET could even now have three or four tournaments up their sleeve which they are not prepared to announce until everything is signed and sealed .
Idiom: around the clock (used idiomatically: yes)
A simple , local rate call brings the clothes quickly to your door . Goods are normally dispatched within 24 hours of our receiving your order . Delivery is free ; order lines are staffed around the clock every day of the week and every garment is guaranteed ( there 's a complete money refund or replacement for everything returned within 14 days ) . So why not give us a call ! A
Idiom: come of age (used idiomatically: yes)
Change in labour supply One of the most remarkable aspects of population change in recent years has been the growth and redistribution of the labour force . This has resulted partly from the increased participation of married women and the ‘ coming of age’ of the main post - war baby boom , but has of course been influenced greatly at more local level by migration . Not surprisingly , the most rapid increase in economically active persons between 1971 and 1981 was registered by the New and Expanded Towns , with Milton Keynes LLMA experiencing a massive 64 per cent growth in labour supply over the decade . By contrast , West Bromwich , Manchester , London and Liverpool all sustained losses amounting to over 10 per cent of their work force .
Idiom: in the final analysis (used idiomatically: yes)
When various models or different genes are used , statistical measurements can provide strong support for contradictory phylogenies . Deciding between discordant branching patterns frequently reduces to arguments about the ' correct model ' or ' best molecular document'for inferring evolutionary history . In the final analysis , conflicting molecular data sets can be judged by considering the biology of the considered organisms . The fit between trees derived from the small - subunit rDNA data and morphological and ultrastructure data is unmatched by any other gene used to infer phylogenetic frameworks . When measured by these criteria , the reliability of rDNA - based phylogenies is remarkable and unparalleled in phylogenetic reconstructions of the universal tree of life .
Idiom: make history (used idiomatically: yes)
AR - SEE - NEE - YO Text Cynthia Rose He 's the hottest thing in America , the ghetto kid making TV history . As a black icon welcomed into millions of white homes chat show host ARSENIO HALL exerts unrivalled influence . Does he know how to use it ?
Idiom: with a view to (used idiomatically: yes)
His submission was that where the words of a statute were ambiguous or obscure or were capable of giving rise to an absurd conclusion it should be legitimate to look at the Parliamentary history , including the debates in Parliament , for the purpose of identifying the intention of Parliament in using the words it did use . He accepted that the function of the court was to construe the actual words enacted by Parliament so that in no circumstances could the court attach to words a meaning that they were incapable of bearing . He further accepted that the court should only attach importance to clear statements showing the intention of the promoter of the Bill , whether a minister or private member : there could be no dredging through conflicting statements of intention with a view to discovering the true intention of Parliament in using the statutory words . In Beswick v. Beswick [ 1968]A.C. 58 , 74a Lord Reid said : ‘ For purely practical reasons we do not permit debates in either House to be cited : it would add greatly to the time and expense involved in preparing cases involving the construction of a statute if counsel were expected to read all the debates in Hansard , and it would often be impracticable for counsel to get access to at least the older reports of debates in Select Committees of the House of Commons ; moreover , in a very large proportion of cases such a search , even if practicable , would throw no light on the question before the court .
Idiom: to all intents and purposes (used idiomatically: yes)
I followed in behind him erm the curtains were drawn , the room was in reasonable darkness and er I switched on the light . And what did you see ? Erm , immediately as we went in it was er a very poorly furnished room erm I 'm going in there 's a window on the far side and there was a small single bed erm which to all intents and purposes appeared un - made at the time and there was a duvet covering it Yes and switching the light on and looking around what did you do ? Our first erm priority was to establish that there was no one in that room .
Idiom: beat about the bush (used idiomatically: yes)
But I feel I should return just a moment to the matter of my father ; for it strikes me I may have given the impression earlier that I treated him rather bluntly over his declining abilities . The fact is , there was little choice but to approach the matter as I did — as I am sure you will agree once I have explained the full context of those days . That is to say , the important international conference to take place at Darlington Hall was by then looming ahead of us , leaving little room for indulgence or ‘ beating about the bush’ . It is important to be reminded , moreover , that although Darlington Hall was to witness many more events of equal gravity over the fifteen or so years that followed , that conference of March 1923 was the first of them ; one was , one supposes , relatively inexperienced , and inclined to leave little to chance . In fact , I often look back to that conference and , for more than one reason , regard it as a turning point in my life .
Idiom: make or break (used idiomatically: yes)
Middlesex are expected to announce his retirement from the game today . Ellcock , 26 , has had two major back operations . Although he trained with the England A team during the winter and felt optimistic , he was in pain again before he left for Portugal and looked on the tour as a ‘ make - or - break ’ exercise . If Ellcock 's retirement is confirmed , he hopes to follow Colin Croft , the former West Indies bowler , into a career as an airline pilot . Imran Khan , the Pakistan captain , may miss this summer 's tour of England because of a shoulder injury .
Idiom: take heart (used idiomatically: yes)
Clearly pupils can not be treated as identical , assumed to be already equal , as though racism and sexism did not exist . Yet the formulation and implementation of such policies is not an easy task . A careful scrutiny of existing policies and their implicit and explicit assumptions should do two things ; it should enable choices to be made at the level of general strategies , as to what is most conducive to equity or equality , it should also enable individual teachers in individual schools to compare their circumstances with those of others and learn which innovations seem to suit what circumstances and to take heart from the struggles and successes of their colleagues .
Idiom: grind to a halt (used idiomatically: yes)
The measures were intended to bring standards for heavy commercial vehicles into line with regulations governing car exhaust emissions , on which tougher standards had been agreed in principle in December 1990 and were approved in June 1991 [ see p. 38297 ; for other environmental issues see pp . 37784 ; 38258 ] . Agriculture and fisheries During this period the Commission sought to win agreement for fundamental reform of the EC 's common agricultural policy ( CAP ) , in part to restrict the growth of intervention stocks ( or " food mountains " ) and in part as a result of pressure to reduce the EC 's level of agricultural subsidy in the context of the " Uruguay round " of multilateral trade talks of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade ( GATT ) , which ground to a halt in December 1990 [ see p. 37930 ] . The Commission presented initial proposals in February 1991 [ see pp . 38022 - 23]and revised proposals in July 1991 [ see p. 38353 ] . However , no immediate agreement was reached by EC member governments and in France farmers were vociferous in defending their position [ see pp . 38446 .
Idiom: bring the house down (used idiomatically: no)
Fund - raisers collected £ 393 for Finchale Training College for the Disabled in Durham at their recent Flag Day in Darlington . Safe house : A grant from the Theatre Trust should ensure plays put on in the former church now Saltburn 's Community Centre no longer literally bring the house down . Fund - raising for renovation of the crumbling ceiling above the stage raised £ 44,000 but more work was needed so the Theatre Trust handed over £ 1,500 towards repairs . No barrier :
Idiom: to the tune of (used idiomatically: yes)
OFFICIALS at the European Commission in Brussels hope to receive approval next month for an ambitious programme to breathe new life into conventional industries using new technology . The project is part of a four - year plan to double the amount that the European Community spends on research and development . The officials want to promote innovation in traditional industries , such as steelmaking and clothing , to the tune of £ 210 million over four years . The cash would pay for research into technologies such as lasers and fund demonstration projects in factories . The aim is to fight off competition from developing nations like Brazil and South Korea .
Idiom: hands down (used idiomatically: no)
Moreover , dolphins and other cetaceans have evolved in a watery environment , a much better medium than air for the transmission of sound . Sound has therefore become the most important sense for cetaceans . While human evolution has oriented around the use of hand and eye , and developed down a highly visual and linear path , the dolphin mind has been on a very different track — acoustic , non-linear and non-manipulative . The properties of water and behaviour of sound are quite different to those of air and sight , therefore the dolphin mind has developed quite different processes of perception , communication and behaviour . The speed of sound in water is roughly four times as great as it is in air .
Idiom: break the bank (used idiomatically: yes)
( Like all Mazdas it 's so reliable it comes with a 3-year warranty ) . And although the odd purist might object we 've also included power steering , electric windows and a high quality car stereo . At under £ 14,500 it wo n't break the bank either . We could go on and on . But there is a better way to appreciate the MX5 .
Idiom: by hook or by crook (used idiomatically: yes)
The EN 40C has a cutaway , unlike its companion model , the EN 40 . The cutaway here has been effected quite neatly and if your playing style incorporates the occasional sojourn past the fourteenth fret , then it 's fairly obvious which model you would go for . Clues to the exact build quality on a guitar such as this lay within , which is a tall order for the humble reviewer , but by hook or by crook — or at least with a simple mirror — all is revealed . Everything inside appears neat and tidy , with no unsightly blobs of glue apparent around the kerfing . The bracing , too , is well - finished — no gaps underneath and finished off nicely .
Idiom: back to the drawing board (used idiomatically: yes)
It is suggested that enabling educational environments can only be achieved by a re - examination of the way in which special education relates to mainstream education . It is argued that it is the present two - tier education system , as defined by policy and practice , which is the primary disabling factor and not deafness per se . The paper concludes with one view of how a workable integration practice might be achieved by going back to the drawing - board and examining the aims and objectives of educational integration . An overview of policy and practice It could be argued that integration is one of the few educational principles which has gained all - party political support .
Idiom: shut the door on (used idiomatically: yes)
Much more impact can be made by delving into the remote corners of society in pursuit of the exotic . Since most social scientists and the readers of their works belong to the middle class , this pursuit typically leads to the lower and more desperate edges of society . The upper classes , who are just as exotic and who theoretically are of crucial importance for understanding the mechanism of social structure , tend to shut their doors on the enquiring social scientist . In consequence , the social scientists have much to say about teenagers becoming prostitutes , football hooligans , drug - addicts and jobless ; they have little to say about young people seeking middle - class respectability and nothing whatsoever about heirs to dukedoms or oil fortunes . The present account concerns that middle stratum and how its views might relate to wider and more powerful forces of society .
Idiom: in the clear (used idiomatically: yes)
Governments choosing weaker competitors , precisely because they were more accommodating of local demands for , say , ceding some of the ownership of the venture , have later regretted the choice when the firm failed in the global contest . The British experience of a quasi - partnership with Chrysler , and Chrysler 's failure and eventual withdrawal from Brazil in 1979 provide testimony that both developed as well as developing countries can be disappointed by failing to judge the strength of the partner by international criteria ( Stopford and Turner , 1985 : p. 230 ) . National policy must therefore be crafted and implemented in the clear knowledge of the international structures of particular industries and the strength of individual firms seeking market access . The growing use of alliances in strategic industries heightens this need to understand the world scene . No longer can the worth of an investment proposal be evaluated by looking at the immediate terms of the deal : the longer lasting impact of the structure of alliances must also be taken into account .
Idiom: fall short (used idiomatically: yes)
Children , in spite of their actual uncertainties , are confident of their future . They are the heroes and the heroines of their lives . They wo n't muff their lines or fall short in a crisis . If there is good to be done they will do it . If evil stalks abroad they will stand and fight it , not turn and run or give in and live with it .
Idiom: in the red (used idiomatically: no)
If the Conservatives are kicked out in Sheffield Hallam it will be no thanks to the Labour Party . The main challengers to the Tories are the Lib Dems and , with this in mind , and inspired by the NSS tactical voting guide , a group of Labour supporters in the city organised a tactical voting campaign . They printed 5,000 posters , bearing the words : ' Labour supporter [ in red ] , voting Peter Gold [ with a yellow and black Lib Dem logo ] . Tactical voting to get rid of the Tories . ' Alas , they had reckoned without Britain 's quaint electoral law , or the Labour Party 's officious solicitors , Irwin Mitchell .
Idiom: blow a fuse (used idiomatically: yes)
It is my jeep , for God 's sake!’ He raised his eyebrows and gave her a cool stare . ‘ It was only a suggestion , Robyn ; there 's no need to blow a fuse.’ ‘ Well , it 's a pretty stupid suggestion . I 'm not half - witted , you know ; I can read and write and work things out for myself!’
Idiom: see red (used idiomatically: yes)
Well , I probably wo n't see you till some time tomorrow . André and I are going to Monaco for the evening.’ She had planned on no such thing , but the mere thought of Piers with Nicole had made her see red , and her reaction had made her angrier still . Every instinct in her told her not to care , but as she had looked at him she had been all too aware of his lean virility and of her responses to it . So here I am now , she thought , shuddering .
Idiom: quick as a flash (used idiomatically: yes)
We 've never quite got on to first name terms , Emily and I. Even in our respective retirements . Old habits die hard . Besides , in those days , the girls would have been on to it quick as a flash and we did n't want that . Occasionally , after a particularly trying day , we would go out for a drink together — but no more Apricot Sunsets , thank you very much . Then she would be franker .
Idiom: join the club (used idiomatically: yes)
John Brown back for Rangers , Mo Johnston 's first home game for Hearts and exclusive pictures on this programme tomorrow night . Have you been struck down with flu this year ? If you have , then join the club . Thousands of us have been laid low already with a flu virus which has surprised the experts by the speed with which it 's hit Scotland . And the demand for vaccines has started to strain supplies .
Idiom: get lost (used idiomatically: yes)
At its heart lie two raised mires of deep peat , wildernesses of scattered birch , where adders sun themselves among the fern , and amber dragonflies haunt the peaty pools . The larger mire , Thorne Waste , approached by surmounting the incongruous dereliction of Moor Ends Colliery , stretches out as far as the eye can see , an astonishing 6,000 acres of untamed wetland . To its south lies the smaller Hatfield Moor , still quite large enough to get lost in . Ruined cottages nestle among its birches , and miners , with guns over their shoulders , roam its maze of tracks on the look - out for duck and rabbit . At dusk the air is filled with the eerie chuckle of nightjars .
Idiom: on the house (used idiomatically: no)
Most gang crimes are less political , more efficient and are not reported to the police . The victims are usually other Vietnamese . Gangs tend to pick on houses rather than businesses , torturing a family until it hands over its money ( many Vietnamese keep all their cash at home ) . Some gangs tour America , staying in motels and stalking the Vietnamese with a torn - out copy of the ' Nguyen ' page in the local telephone book or with the help of local fixers who point out the rich pickings in each city . There are even some all - girl gangs , including one called the Wally Girls .
Idiom: call it a day (used idiomatically: yes)
Pessimism was fuelled by the discovery of not one , but two items of bathroom porcelain in peach and pink . Broken in pieces and razor - sharp , they seemed to go on for ever . A desperate mix of pride and masochism would have kept me wallowing around until dark , but I was forcefully persuaded to call it a day . We put on the covers , ate a large spaghetti and watched Seles , in between showers , demolished by the Graf Zeppelin . I know just how Monica felt …