Gooogr/pie_idioms huggingface dataset:
Idiom: get to the bottom of (used idiomatically: yes)
Yes . In your early days . Well , yeah er we we had a fair amount of chemical er troubles erm mainly spillages , bad packaging , erm a few accidents erm , and very little information in those early days erm there was a lot of nasty chemicals going around which erm very little information followed it and people were being quite seriously injured , firemen included , policemen and others were getting involved with these things , and I got myself involved quite a lot with the various bodies that deal with chemicals , like the Chemical Industry Association , and people of that kind , trying to make things a bit safer , and taking up cases where spillages had occurred and , and accidents had happened er to try to get to the bottom of it and try to improve the situation and er I was n't alone , most Chief Officers were working that way and certainly the London Fire Brigade did it , did no end of work with producing , what is now commonly known as the coding and , and a system of , of erm er marking containers of chemicals so that people can understand how to deal with them , so that that was quite an interesting area which , even now I 'm now retired I still have a little hand in that with er chemicals er in my few moments I have spare I , I get involved with that side , which I enjoy . Erm that is an area where , that and road traffic accidents which has grown considerably in , in the time that I 've been in the service in more recent years , which has become more sophisticated , the equipment has become more sophisticated , the techniques have had to be developed to deal with them and firemen are becoming more expert in , in handling these er er situations with , with equipment er which is much more technical , and , and er How has it changed ?
Idiom: stay the distance (used idiomatically: yes)
You can invest up to £ 9,000 over five years , but read the terms and conditions carefully . Because rates are not fixed , schemes offering good returns now may soon not be the best deals . Staying the distance is vital KEITH Hatfield , of News At Ten fame , is a great believer in Personal Equity Plans . With the help of advisers Chase de Vere he and wife Linette chose a plan that mixed safety with a little risk .
Idiom: rub someone up the wrong way (used idiomatically: yes)
' Perhaps . ' ' Something to do with your work , I imagine . You do seem to have a propensity for rubbing people up the wrong way . ' ' All I do is report the facts , Mr Calder . What people make of them is their business , and if they have something to hide then you ca n't expect me to weep for them . '
Idiom: miss the boat (used idiomatically: no)
and the night we missed the boat at Algeciras the watchman going about serene with his lamp and O that awful deepdown torrent O and the sea the sea crimson sometimes like fire and the glorious sunsets and the figtrees in the Alameda gardens yes and all the queer little streets and pink and blue and yellow houses and the rosegardens and the jessamine and geraniums and cactuses
Idiom: in a nutshell (used idiomatically: yes)
Things you did n't know you did n't know Graeme Donald BEFORE giving a precis of events , people often say : ‘ To put it in a nutshell . ’ In the past , anything neatly encapsulated was said to be ‘ like The Iliad in a nutshell ’ — a reference to the ancient Greek epic which Roman historian Pliny maintained could be written on a piece of paper small enough to fit in a walnut . In 1714 , Pierre Huet , the Bishop of Avranches in north-west France , put this to the test .
Idiom: leave well alone (used idiomatically: yes)
In other words , the Lords said , Parliament intended that teachers should be taxed only on the marginal cost . The Lords ruling was hailed as a landmark by tax practitioners around the country . Touche Ross tax partner Maurice Parry - Wingfield spoke for many others when he called it a ‘ victory for common sense’ and urged the Revenue to leave well alone and resist any temptation to change the law . GUINNESS Lord Spens acquitted
Idiom: on ice (used idiomatically: yes)
Ice - fishermen follow an independent line on the Dnepr All kinds of people enjoy the cold comforts of ice - fishing , and some may even catch a salmon , James Meek discovers in Kiev WHAT 's worse than standing on the ice in the middle of a river when the temperature is below freezing ? I 'll tell you : standing on the ice in the middle of a river when the temperature is above freezing . No point asking Anatoliy , the young ice - fisherman , by what traditional , weatherwise means he tells when it 's safe to go out on to the Dnepr .
Idiom: eternal triangle (used idiomatically: yes)
It is not as though we do n't want to love these innocent victims or that they do not want to be loved , but guilt and bitterness prevent it — the guilt of all parties . Many take on this role , unaware of its myriad problems . If more magazines published such articles we could learn from others ' experiences and take steps to help all victims of this eternal triangle . Mrs Frances Fortescue , Bransgore MORE PET HATES
Idiom: tread on someone's toes (used idiomatically: yes)
She / he is also looking for initiative and indications that you have given some thought to what the job will involve . However , you should also make it clear that you would not expect to come in and immediately start changing things for the sake of it . Explain that you would need time to make a thorough assessment of the situation and would be aware of the dangers of treading on other people 's toes . Efficient management includes knowing how to handle people as well as organizing a smooth - running machine . If you are unsure of what you might change or there is clearly no one correct answer then place the emphasis on doing nothing until you are thoroughly familiar with the set up .
Idiom: get to grips with (used idiomatically: yes)
By the beginning of 1968 Britain was ceasing to be regarded by many Americans as either a powerful or a special ally . The Wilson government inherited serious economic problems in October 1964 , but made matters worse by its own decisions . Most ministers at first were more interested in spending money than in getting to grips with the nation 's economic problems . George Brown , minister of the ill - fated Department of Economic Affairs , even believed that with American aid the British economy could quickly be restored to health . Lasting and faster growth would ensue .
Idiom: in the bag (used idiomatically: yes)
Fergus pulled his pack gently to him , scraping over the floorboards . He lifted the rucksack up . The .303 and the shotgun were in a waterproof bag strapped to the side of the pack . Fergus undid the straps . ' Ssh , ' he said to Rory .
Idiom: hands down (used idiomatically: no)
Stephen Richards as amicus curiae . 13 March . The following judgment was handed down . Hobhouse J. In January 1991 the Republic of Somalia bought and paid for a cargo of rice which was shipped on the Mary to be discharged at Mogadishu . When the Mary arrived off Mogadishu , the master refused to enter the port because he considered it unsafe on account of the fighting that was going on there .
Idiom: look on the bright side (used idiomatically: yes)
But Rediscovering Pompeii is still a powerful reminder that the old can be as shocking in its familiarity as the new in its novelty . ‘ Rediscovering Pompeii’ , Accademia Italiana , 24 Rutland Gate , SW7 until June 21 ( sponsor IBM ) The Arts : A look on the bright side of life Paul Ryan discovers that there 's more to the photographs of Robert Doisneau than mere fascination with kissing and nostalgia By PAUL RYAN
Idiom: once in a while (used idiomatically: yes)
This leads Ponyboy to question why he and his friends ' attack people . He does n't even enjoy it ! ‘ Greasers are almost like hoods ; we steal things and drive old souped - up cars and hold up petrol stations and have a gang fight once in a while.’ In the end , the children get themselves into trouble with the police simply because they are bored . Perhaps they feel it is a way of getting back at the system that keeps them in the poverty gap .
Idiom: turn a blind eye (used idiomatically: yes)
THE first Essex Senior Cup final , in 1884 , saw Colchester beat Braintree 3–1 but the garrison town has never set eyes on Signor Fattorini 's masterpiece since . Many believe the U 's modern day attitude , copied by the county 's other Football League clubs , devalues the competition . The rules stipulate clubs must field the strongest team available , but the FA turns a blind eye as the top teams clearly do not do so . It was fitting , in an ironic sort of way , that the 100th final , in 1991 , was contested by two League sides for the first time but neither Southend nor Leyton Orient fielded their best team . However , if they did , each year , the future of the competition would not be nearly so bright and varied as the past .
Idiom: for my money (used idiomatically: yes)
It is near this point that the Pennine Way crosses Swaledale from Tan Hill over the bleak mass of Stonesdale Moor , falling down into Keld and on by Thwaite to Shunner Fell . If you 've never seen the Tan Hill on a bleary winter 's day when winds are driving wet sleet over the hellhole of Sleightholme Moor and the sky and the land are welded together in one sullen , sodden grey , then you 've missed a treat . The Tan Hill Inn is the highest public house in England and for my money just about the loneliest . I remember staggering in there one afternoon after crossing Sleightholme Moor . It had been raining all day and by the time I got to the inn I looked like a pink sponge in a cagoule .
Idiom: hold water (used idiomatically: yes)
The water went to ice in the water bag . You have seen them ? These skins that hold water ? No?’ she asked . ‘ Never , , I said .
Idiom: spare the rod and spoil the child (used idiomatically: yes)
In Hebrew School it was a little different ; he was a Cohen , after all . There he was expected to be in one of the top three places — and first is better than third ! In keeping with this traditional matter went another , equally traditional : ' Spare the rod and spoil the child , ' though in Leonard 's case it was not ' the rod'but the dog - lead that reminded him of his responsibilities , accurately wielded by his mother . Necessary , he confessed , in his case , as his independence and ' bohemianism ' showed itself early … Roslyn Junior School is a large , square building less than five minutes walk away from his home .
Idiom: see eye to eye (used idiomatically: yes)
Seemingly , the night it happened , your brother Josh bought a bottle of scotch and got Eb squiffy . Naturally , he tried to hush it up after , but your dad got to hear of it from the doctor and he did n't half go for Josh — you can imagine . But then those two do n't see eye to eye about anything these days . There 's been a lot of trouble at the Brotherhood , they say — them two quarrelling at meetings.’ ‘ What do they quarrel about?’ asked Ruth .
Idiom: bite the bullet (used idiomatically: yes)
Will it be quietly forgotten in the next boom period ( whenever that might be ) ? Is it just naive to hope that a voluntary system will work ? Should n't we bite the bullet now and legislate , as many are suggesting ? I was struck when I attended the first conference on corporate governance after the draft Cadbury Report was published . The great and the good of the City spoke .
Idiom: with a view to (used idiomatically: yes)
Wilmott published a further account of Uig following a post - war expedition arranged by Miss Campbell ( Wilmott , 1948 ) . These annual expeditions became a feature of the study . In an obituary ( Milne - Redhead , 1984 ) the writer says ‘ Meanwhile another botanical interest had developed , with Wilmott 's collaboration and Maybud 's Scottish heritage , namely an annual botanising expedition to the Outer Hebrides , with a view to obtaining enough material and information to write a Flora . Other interested B.S.B.I. members used to join in , and the last pilgrimage to the Hebrides was as recent as 1981!’ Something of the character of these expeditions may be read in the account of another field meeting led by Miss Campbell ( Campbell , 1961 ) , where the Lewis week is described by Miss U. K. Duncan and the Harris one by Dr F. H. Perring .
Idiom: turn heads (used idiomatically: yes)
His eyes were half open , mouth slack , lips apart , displaying rows of blackened teeth . Vechey seemed to be grinning up at him , taunting him with the mystery of his death . Athelstan turned his head slightly to one side . He caught his knee on his robe and slipped . He felt queasy as his hand touched the cadaver 's bloated stomach and noted that the dead man 's legs were soaking wet .
Idiom: touch a nerve (used idiomatically: yes)
Why do you hate her so much ? ' ' Shut up , you drunken idiot ! ' Unknowingly , he had touched a raw nerve . Thrusting his hands from her shoulders and threading her arm round his waist , she urged him on . ' If he hears us , we 'll both follow Beth on to the streets and that 's a fact . '
Idiom: spot on (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ A week!’ he cried . ‘ I ca n't do that . They 'll have the black spot on me by then . They 'll come for me.’ ‘ Who will ?
Idiom: on the nose (used idiomatically: yes)
She says that I , I , Jackie I was so , sure I was one second away from Do n't listen to her . You 'll get a punch on the nose ! I , actually , ca can you do those ? Actually !
Idiom: run out of steam (used idiomatically: yes)
Especially I mean you 're in the nearside And you 've got limiters fitted now have you all of you ? . You 're in the nearside lane and you 're going uphill and er you 're trunking away quite nicely , you see a guy coming down in the fast lane , down the hill getting a bit of a roll on , fully laden , and he gets halfway up the hill , he runs out of steam and he 's looking for a hole to get into . So as a l fellow lorry driver you would probably think Well I 'll ease off , and when you think you 've got a gap there you give him a flash , Okay mate , you can come in now . Now he he 's quite erm receptive of that is n't he ?
Idiom: first off (used idiomatically: yes)
Date : Thu , 19 Aug 93 15:40 GMT Subject : Concern First off , its a little premature to judge them at this stage . I agree they SEEMED to be lacking in ideas when in posession sometimes , especially when the 2 centre backs had the ball , or Batty was bringing it out . The reason for this was the lack of movement up front .
Idiom: state of the art (used idiomatically: yes)
Find out more by calling PS on 071 792 3134 MUCH rejoicing in Manchester as The Athenaeum bar throws open its doors to the public . Fully - equipped with a state - of - the - art light and sound system , set in opulent surroundings and offering more beers than you can shake your tongue at , The Athenaeum aims for that more sophisticated European vibe , competing with the likes of well - established watering holes Dry and Manto THERE'LL be lots of rib tickling in the capital this month when the new season of Comedy Shorts kicks off at the Donmar Warehouse in Covent Garden on Fridays and Saturdays . From an explanation of life , the universe and everything , to a dissection of the mother / daughter relationship , this series of comedy dramas is a must .
Idiom: wipe someone's eye (used idiomatically: yes)
Please do n't cry,’ begged Charles . ‘ Are n't you pleased?’ Dimity unfolded a snowy handkerchief and wiped her eyes . ‘ Of course I 'm pleased . I 'm just completely overwhelmed , that 's all .
Idiom: get away with murder (used idiomatically: yes)
Well he 's okay but yo we 've all had to muck in lately because of all this change and he moans and he moans and he moans and he says , outright I 'm not doing that ! Shall I tell you something now , he does n't do it ! And he gets away with bloody murder ! And I said to him for God 's sake stop bloody well moaning cos we 've all got ta muck in ! Oh , if you do n't wanna
Idiom: on the mend (used idiomatically: yes)
Eye witnesses say they 've never been so scared in their life . A former Sheriff of Nottingham has been yet another sign Britain 's economy is on the mend . Inflationary pressures in the British economy are now under extremely good control . We saw on Monday , factory gate prices going up less than people expected , today , prices in the shops going up less than people expected .
Idiom: on the make (used idiomatically: no)
WHAT IT COSTS At £175 including VAT this is not a cheap sander , but you get what you pay for and for the keen d-iyer or woodworker , or even a tradesman , this is an excellent tool that should last a lifetime . Push buttons on deck make it easy to clamp abrasive sheet in place Dust frame cover simply snaps into place on the base pad On/off switch is conveniently placed on the main handle
Idiom: rough edges (used idiomatically: yes)
It will however run Interactive and 386 System V.3 software . It apparently includes compilers , but hardware support is slim and they 'd like better graphics . Despite rough edges , it seems to have everything in it that Solaris 2.1 has and performs at the Sparcstation 2 level . But those that want to sell Solaris - on - Intel are going to have to be reauthorised . SunSoft is planning on releasing details of the programme that it 's putting together at its developers ' conference later this month .
Idiom: she'll be right (used idiomatically: no)
But somehow over the last twenty - four hours she 'd allowed herself to hope that it was n't true . And last night … she swallowed convulsively … last night she 'd felt closer , physically and spiritually closer to Guy Sterne than to any other person in her whole life … ' She 'll be all right , Virginia . I know she will … ' The urge to throw herself on the tormentingly broad shoulder was too humiliating , and instead she stiffened with fresh anger and resentment towards him .
Idiom: come to mind (used idiomatically: yes)
The great NETWORK is on . Mad as hell ! EARSHOT features everyone 's favourite band The Shamen who talk about being famous , and , presumably , anything else that comes to mind . They 're a laff , eh ? The Shamen : A laff - riot awaits listeners to Radio 5 next Tuesday ( allegedly )
Idiom: go straight (used idiomatically: no)
She had a strong sense of the dramatic , and could use it to good effect when occasion demanded . What is more it had gold tassels , a feature only found in America , nowhere else in the Salvation Army world . The young Eva 's attention was riveted though Evangeline 's famous oratory went straight over her head . She knew vaguely there was a wonderful person everyone was talking about , but who could be more wonderful to a wide - eyed seven year old than the sight of their own father guarding a flag with gold tassels ? Despite various indications that Eva was a " special person " from fairly early on , the rough and tumble of a large family ensured that it did n't turn her head .
Idiom: over the top (used idiomatically: yes)
No he says I could do it in a lot less time than that , he said and a lot neater , I said , you saying I 'm a scruffy writer ? Do n't think you 'd have to I said that to him and he looked at me over the top of his glasses like that , cos he , in his office , he sits here , the door 's there , he sits here and I , I , everybody else has had the door open , I went in and shut the door and I stood behind him , I did n't stand in front of him , stood behind him so , keep away and then all of a sudden he gets his , calculator out and it 's I said excuse me Eric I said not wishing to be appear thick , I said but , what you doing ? He said
Idiom: behind the scenes (used idiomatically: yes)
In the process , conspiracy theories are pulled from the margins of public discourse , where they were generally consigned in the past , and sometimes into the very heart of politics . I learned this by accident . Having written a book about the hijacking of executive power in the United ~ States in the Bush years , I found myself , in researching new developments , stumbling upon conversations online that embrace narratives of behind - the - scenes manipulation . There are some major themes . A frequent one in the US is that global elites are plotting – via the Bilderberg Group and the Council ~ on Foreign ~ Relations , among others – to establish a " One World Government " dominated by themselves rather than national governments .
Idiom: bear fruit (used idiomatically: yes)
As he had grown older , his anger had turned to cold bitterness , and creeping into his mind had come the idea of revenge , something subtle enough to humble his mother , make her realize that he lived , without killing her . After long consideration , he had decided that he would try to write a book so outrageous that the Presbyterian élite of Tollemarche would ostracize the whole Stych family and thus put an end to his mother 's inane social life . He had worked at the idea with all the intensity of youth , and now it was about to bear fruit . The book was , apparently , the kind of tale for which all young people had been waiting and its heavy sales in the United States had amazed him ; the first hardcover edition had sold fast enough to surprise even his capable publisher . He tried now to think with savage pleasure of the dismay likely to afflict his mother , once her female companions heard of it .
Idiom: on the hop (used idiomatically: yes)
Not only does her twitchy , alcohol - guzzling character Patsy curl me up in giggles , but her sexy new look means I 'm now glued to the box every Thursday night . Matchbox FOURTEEN months ago Matchbox announced that repeats of the TV series Thunderbirds had caught them on the hop and they would n't be able to supply any tie - in toys for Christmas 1991 . So what happens ? They 're caught out again this year .
Idiom: up in the air (used idiomatically: yes)
the norwegian is not — i have included team names for those of you unfamiliar with norw . futba ( he , he)(team just announced on norw . teletext ) : weak spots : Grodas might be — Erik ‘ The Viking’ Thorstvedt ( Spurs ) is out because of his red card against Poland and also Fjortoft is not at his best — he has scored even less at Swindon than Dino at Leeds . our defence is among the best in world ( 3 goals conceded in 8 world cup qualifiers so far ) and our midfield ( 5 players ) is also quite good — a good blend of techies — Bohinen and Mykland has to be two of the best ever technical players to emerge from norw . futba , Flo is ‘ quite’ good up in the air , Halle is stable as is Rekdal who also got a powerful shot ( as shown on Wembley:- ) ) . also we have coach Egil Olsen — the football proffesor who after the Poland game spent 50 hours in front of his video player to analyze the match … me too — i predict a very tough game for the englishmen — specially without Gazza and Ferdinand .