Gooogr/pie_idioms huggingface dataset:
Idiom: on the ropes (used idiomatically: yes)
There is no individual specification which appears to embrace the whole of the mechanical conditions to be dealt with ; but there are many good points contained in the specification of Messrs. Glover and Messrs. Gwynne ; and it would appear that a combination of certain parts of these two schemes would produce a highly satisfactory machine . For instance the hauling drums proposed by Messrs. Glover are without doubt the best system , and these can be applied to the original idea which has been adopted by Messrs. Gwynne viz : — 1 Free Balance Rope and 2 Hauling Ropes to each tank . Then Messrs. Gwynne 's proposal for equalizing the strain on each inidividual rope by means of connected Hydraulic Rams is most satisfactory , as also is their suggestion for actuating the lift up gates by means of Hydraulic pressure utilising the engine for pumping up the accumulator . The three firms appear to be consonant with regard to the small steam power required to actuate the lift : viz : about 25 h.p . Likewise they unanimously advocate the adoption of the tail rope to insure uniformity of motion .
Idiom: short shrift (used idiomatically: yes)
Jenkins is observant , and knowledgeable on strategy , as when the reports on Gooch 's plans for containing Salim Malik , or draws one of the key post - match lessons that Pakistan paid in the end for their lack of a medium - pace bowler . The Guardian 's piece is done by the former Middlesex fast bowler Mike Selvey . Though hampered for lack of space ( the Guardian gives its readers much the shortest shrift in this respect ) , Selvey provides a lively account , brimming with inside knowledge . What is more , the hand which until quite recently had hurled cricket balls at opponents now settles into a fine , rhythmic prose style . Sadly , for a fine newspaper , The Independent accords cricket their ' Royal family ' treatment , and scarcely has a cricket correspondent at all .
Idiom: come to terms with (used idiomatically: yes)
This gaping wound that bereavement inflicts on the emotions will react , and should be treated , very much like a Physical wound . There will be shock — usually the haemorrhage of tears , followed by temporary loss of normal function because of depression ; then , if all goes well , and the wound is ‘ nursed’ with care and patience , it will finally heal , the severed edges uniting to produce a strong and healthy scar . But as with physical wounds , it can sometimes run into complications caused by careless handling or the existence of unfavourable external or internal conditions which may delay recovery ; so the main concern of those caring for the bereaved should be to try to create the best possible conditions in which healing can take place , in which they feel loved and safe , and are permitted to take their time to absorb the fact of their loss and come to terms with it . Understanding bereavement There is no set pattern for grieving , for just as no two people love in the same way , no two people grieve in the same way .
Idiom: in the pipeline (used idiomatically: yes)
Did Kelly said anything about this job ? No she does n't know anything yet Oh she 's , oh so it 's just in the er pipeline at the moment is it ? Yeah she 's just gon na , she 's just got to pass I see , I , I
Idiom: blaze a trail (used idiomatically: yes)
In 2012 rowers , canoeists and beach volleyball players , marksmen , mountain - bikers and triathletes would be blazing the trail for leisure - seeking citydwellers .
Idiom: up and running (used idiomatically: yes)
[ On board seems quite appropriate as he was once a steward on the QE11 ! ] . On Paul 's first day he arranged four appointments for our consultants with prospective clients , and has since gone from strength to strength . Telecanvassing is now up and running very efficiently in Salisbury and will continue to flourish and we will soon reap the rewards . Leeds South Marauders Ride the Flume Carl Hunter , surveyor for Pest Control Leeds South , loves to scare his admin team .
Idiom: batten down the hatches (used idiomatically: yes)
But the problem of people be being trained for jobs , and then the jobs not being there , I 'm afraid at the moment is European wide . And my own feeling about this is that we do have to move more to planned expansion . We do have to take a leaf , a little bit out of Kenzie 's book from the n the late nineteen thirties and afterwards , that when things are receding , you do n't batten down the hatches , you do n't simply close things in . The government has The governments have got to step in to create opportunities . I know what we hear straight away , oh that 's government meddling , that 's going to cost a fortune .
Idiom: by and large (used idiomatically: yes)
Alternatively , or in association , it could be that the pronounced environmental changes associated with the regression events act to destabilize intraspecific selection pressures and hence promote speciation . The comparatively long time intervals between such environmental vicissitudes may be characterized by stasis in ecosystems as well as the component species . A brief consideration of the well - documented Pleistocene sea - level oscillations caused by glaciation and deglaciation suggests an apparent problem , because these events do not , by and large , correlate with episodes of pronounced extinction or speciation . Indeed , the characteristic response of both terrestrial and marine organisms to the pronounced climatic changes of the Pleistocene has been to migrate to ecological refuges , in effect to track their environment . Without such a phenomenon , in fact , stratigraphic correlation would operate under a crippling handicap .
Idiom: hit home (used idiomatically: no)
How to crack a claim BIG shocks may be in store for some unfortunate homeowners when the housing slump ends . Insurance experts warn that many properties have been hit by subsidence , but fewer cases are spotted because homes are not changing hands and therefore are not being surveyed . Meanwhile , more insurers are increasing the £500 excess to £1,000 , £2,000 plus , which policyholders must pay on any subsidence claim . Insurance negotiators Salmon Adams suggests the best way to beat these rises is to tell your insurer NOW if you spot a suspicious crack .
Idiom: on the run (used idiomatically: no)
' It all came to an end when the new chairman took over . I left to cut costs . ' Since then I 've been training every day , and going on runs . To be honest , it 's been very frustrating . ' I saw Everton more times in the last few months of last season than I have for a long time . '
Idiom: call it a day (used idiomatically: yes)
He noticed there were no lampshades on the lights , and that the mantelpiece was bare and the cushions without covers . ' Are you coming up ? Call it a day now , for goodness ' sake . ' But the parabola of her impetus was not yet come to rest . ' I 'll be up soon .
Idiom: come clean (used idiomatically: yes)
Failing that he had married money ( little though one would think it , mused Viola , to look at her ) and now that much of that was gone on an over - large house , over - large cars , and over - large meals , Desmond was back in the market - place , avid for a quick kill . To give him his due , he made no attempt to hide this consuming interest of his : it would have seemed pointless , for he assumed that everyone else was similarly obsessed , and would see through his attempts at concealment . Now that Viola had let the cat out of the bag , she felt she had no option but to come clean . ‘ I expect to make a lot of money,’ she said coolly , sitting down to pour . Her manner said that this was a thing of great indifference to her , but that she was just setting the record straight .
Idiom: run a mile (used idiomatically: yes)
Try a little self - control No coach , no problem — at least it is n't if you follow our training plan ! These shoes have run 25,000 miles ! Is ultra - runner James Zarei the ultimate competitor ? Cholesterol — why the jury is still out
Idiom: go halves (used idiomatically: yes)
They 're well worth it Yeah . if we go halves each ? Have one , well what ever can buy that They 're sweet , they 'll fit her wo n't they ?
Idiom: get to grips with (used idiomatically: yes)
While it is undeniable that that system has had a dramatic effect of the development of the market it is incorrect to assume that it is the only one which is influencing it . In fact , there were electronic publishing systems around long before the Macintosh ever appeared and the first ‘ desktop publishing’ package , at least in the terms we understand today , was DO - IT by Studio Software which ran on the PC . So , why has the PC taken so long to get to grips with the market and how is it faring today , some two years after the phrase ‘ desktop publishing’ was coined . The simple reason that the PC took so long to catch up is a direct result of its design . The PC was conceived , primarily , as a text and number processing system and was not equipped with anything approaching a decent graphics capability .
Idiom: in full swing (used idiomatically: yes)
NOW that the dreaded NHS frames are part of school folklore , youngsters are no longer afraid to be seen in specs . Jam - jar lenses are a thing of the past as lightweight , plastic lenses , like mum and dad wear , are available for kids too . And with the new school term in full swing , parents should take advantage of free eye - testing for children up to the age of 16 . Youngsters are unable to compare their sight with others and are unlikely to complain of poor vision , which is why it is essential to get their eyes tested every year . A new voucher system enables kids to choose attractive and colourful frames , which reflect the brightness of mountain bikes and skateboards .
Idiom: up the river (used idiomatically: yes)
Its ceilings were low , and its corners many and intimate . And it belonged to a family , and reflected their stubborn conservative tastes , with a minimum of staff providing a maximum of service . The only relatively new thing about it was its romantic and truthful name , which someone in the family had thought up early in the nineteenth century as an improvement on ' The Leybourne Arms ' ; for the Leybourne family had been extinct since the fourteenth century , while salmon regularly did return several miles up - river from this house , and were regularly taken for a mile on either side . Downstream , the nearest weir was a tourist sight in the season , flashing with silvery leaps as the salmon climbed to their spawning - grounds . From the narrow approach lane a gravel drive swung round to the side door of the inn , and then continued , dwindling , to the rear , where there was a brick garage and a half - grassy car park .
Idiom: all over the place (used idiomatically: no)
How to set them . How to catch game . The books are lying about all over the place in Shellerton . Everyone 's dipped into them . Follow the instructions and kill your man.’
Idiom: break someone's heart (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ Nothing , Jack.’ Margaret Stanhope hated to disappoint her boss . It almost broke her heart when she saw that darting look of imitation cross his face as she brought him bad news . It did n't happen often — when it came to personally assisting , she had few equals — but , when it did , she felt ridiculously guilty . Her point in life was to solve Jack Butler 's problems ; when they persisted , she felt worse than he did about it .
Idiom: safe as houses (used idiomatically: yes)
' What about Grunte 's seat ? It looks as if they 're trying to get rid of him . ' ' Safe as houses , ' Harvey replied . ' If Grunte could n't lose it , nobody can . We 'll see what we can do .
Idiom: one of those things (used idiomatically: yes)
You done the lot have you ? Like she has , yeah . Yeah , well I say , it 's one of those things , I mean , you get bad but er but there 's bugger all you can do is there ? You know ? Aha .
Idiom: for Africa (used idiomatically: yes)
On the eve of decolonization in 1960 , real GDP per head in Sub - Saharan Africa was almost three times higher than in Southeast Asia , and Africans were expected to live two years longer on ~ average . In the 50 years since , African real GDP per head grew by 38 % and people lived nine years longer , while in Southeast Asia GDP per head grew by 1000 % and people lived 32 years longer . At first , the solution for Africa ’s under - development seemed obvious . Africa needed capital , but lacked savings . Therefore , money had to be provided from outside – by institutions like the World ~ Bank .
Idiom: point the finger (used idiomatically: no)
’ I just hate categories and sometimes new age can connotate airy - fairy , ridiculous things , whereas the synchro - energiser is based on scientific research.’ What airy - fairy , ridiculous things ? ’ I would n't want to point the finger’ ' However when pressed , Zerrer turns out to believe , like other new agers , that the Age of Aquarius is upon us . New agers suffer from all sorts of new syndromes like’ earth anxiety’which means basically that , like anyone with any common sense , they 've noticed that the planet is being severely abused .
Idiom: in full swing (used idiomatically: yes)
THE best medicine for keeping colds at bay is a daily dose of your favourite tipple . Teetotallers are three times more likely to develop tiresome winter snuffles than moderate drinkers , researchers have found . But , with the Christmas party season in full swing , revellers are warned to stop after a few glasses . Hitting the bottle too hard means the beneficial effect of alcohol disappears . Psychologist Dr Andrew Smith said : ‘ A little bit of alcohol is good for you.’
Idiom: on the ropes (used idiomatically: yes)
How keep the gentry to it ? How reach through and past them to the axis of power ? It felt like hauling on a rope that ran half round the world . You strained till thy blood came — still no movement at the far end . They would never get the Act repealed .
Idiom: under the influence (used idiomatically: yes)
He was influential as a theorist in Britain and America and anticipated , especially in his metalwork , the functional style of the Modern movement . The interests that provided a consistent source of inspiration throughout his career , botany and oriental art , developed while he was still at the School of Design . He also came under the influence there of Henry Cole , Richard Redgrave , and Owen Jones [ qq.v . ] , whose Grammar of Ornament of 1856 included Dresser 's first published illustration . Unlike William Morris [ q.v . ] , who was in some ways influenced by him , he realized the importance of co - operation with industry in bringing well - made objects within reach of the widest possible public . He made a point of working with modern materials such as cast iron and linoleum .
Idiom: spit it out (used idiomatically: yes)
For the pellet went straight through his cheek and popped out of his mouth . George , of Southdale Road , Wavertree , Liverpool , said today : ‘ I felt a sharp pain and thought I must have been been stung . ‘ Then I felt something in my mouth and spat it out . When I looked it was a pellet and that was when I knew I had been shot . ‘ The police doctor said it had gone straight through my cheek.’
Idiom: on the hop (used idiomatically: yes)
Grand Met drop a Brick THE HOPFIELDS REPORT It 's ‘ perfick’ ale with Larkin 's hops I CAUGHT Bob Dockerty on the hop last month . He was brewing beer and getting the harvest in as well as organising the picking of his Goldings . Larkins Farm at Chiddingstone in Kent is up a narrow , highhedged lane and over two bridges from the Tonbridge road .
Idiom: in the red (used idiomatically: yes)
COSTNER BOMB MOVIES that are a smash hit at the box - office still end up losing millions . Rain Man took more than 230 million dollars , but is 30 million in the red . Kevin Costner 's Untouchables is 20 million down , despite earning 100 million - plus . And Who Framed Roger Rabbit ? has similar losses on takings of 200 million .
Idiom: on the carpet (used idiomatically: yes)
She tried to scream , but he put his hand across her mouth , and when , pulling herself free for a moment , she panted at him , ‘ Stop , Havvie , stop ; you will regret this later,’ he replied , ‘ Not I ; I shall remember this with pleasure , you American whore.’ And there , on the carpet , the worst thing of all happened to Sally - Anne Tunstall , and there was nothing she could do about it , nothing . She tried to distance herself from it all , as Papa had once said that the Indians did , but it was useless ; he hurt her too much , and , what was worse , took pleasure in her pain … And then it was over .
Idiom: keep up appearances (used idiomatically: yes)
She pushed through the cordon anyway , and stayed in church until 3 am , through all the worst of the police violence . It was then that she read Angela Kunze 's manifesto , written in blue on a long ribbon of paper above her head where she rests against the wall : ‘ I am fasting to cleanse myself of fear and hopelessness , hate and violence , impatience and the lust for novelty . ‘ I am fasting because I see no other way to express my protest against the ways in which our politicians brazenly keep up appearances and celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the state as their victory . ‘ I am fasting because , unlike our state media , I am worried about the great number of people who have left our country . ‘ I am fasting to live in solidarity with all who suffer and are persecuted because they have committed themselves to social justice .
Idiom: to the letter (used idiomatically: yes)
I find the magazine very interesting and am very proud to be a member . Help on a plate ! May I through The Lifeboat thank any readers who responded to my letter in the Spring 1991 issue concerning the breakage of a plate in the ' Heroes of the Sea ' series to whom I have not replied personally . At the last count I have had 15 responses to my letter from readers , many recommending the Bradford Exchange ( not infrequently including envelopes addressed to the Exchange and in one case a completed order form ) , one offering to obtain the plate from a local charity shop and three writers offering a copy of the plate for sale . One of the sellers was Nairn ladies ' guild , who had been given the plate to sell for the guild 's funds , and this was the one I bought at the Bradford Exchange price .
Idiom: have a few (used idiomatically: yes)
Sharp possibly should have scored in 1st half . He was put through with just the keeper to beat who saved well & Shaprt hit the bar from the rebound . West Ham had a few good shots ( bar & post ) . Pemberton hit the post from a long way out for Leeds . Wallaces goal was nice .
Idiom: out of the woods (used idiomatically: yes)
WILL CLOSE STIRLING , CUT 1,000 STAFF , 10 % , WORLDWIDE The ill - fated Stirling , Central plant closed by Wang Laboratories Inc and taken over three years ago by Compaq Computer Corp as a repair and service centre , is to close again with the work going to Erskine . Despite the strong reception for the Prolinea machines , Compaq does not believe it is out of the woods yet and it is cutting 1,000 employees or 10 % from its worldwide workforce over the next few months , with 700 to go this month , including 100 in Scotland . The cuts are despite what it says will be record turnover and unit shipments for the third quarter just ended , and operating profits for the quarter ‘ comfortably above’ 1992 third quarter levels . But it will take an $ 85 m third quarter redundancy and restructuring charge , to be offset by an $ 86 m gain from sale of its shares in Conner Peripherals Inc.
Idiom: in the loop (used idiomatically: yes)
The memorial is situated on the road from the village to Wansford . 8 . The historic town of Oundle , one of the most attractive market towns in the County , is set in a loop of the River Nene . Because of its numerous pubs and inns , it was the meeting place of many airmen from Deenethorpe , Kings Cliffe and Polebrook . 9 .
Idiom: have the hots for (used idiomatically: yes)
Cynics are betting that the romance is a huge publicity stunt to help sell the firm : ‘ The relationship will last as long as they can use each other,’ says one . Yet a cast member raises his eyebrows in disbelief when the quote is repeated . ‘ I do n't know how serious they are , but Warren and Madonna certainty had the hots for one another . It was obvious on the set.’ A more dispassionate observer insists that ‘ The work came first .
Idiom: shoot the messenger (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ If you find that you or your client is a victim , then make sure that you have some sympathy with the member of staff who was tricked,’ he says . ‘ He or she is one of very many . It is a good idea not to shoot the messenger or fire the witness whose evidence may be essential to any renegotiation or complaint to the authorities.’ What advice would he offer to those thinking of installing new photocopying facilities ? ‘ Not to sign any of the standard cost - per - copy agreements without getting an opinion as to whether or not it 's a fair arrangement.’
Idiom: open someone's eyes (used idiomatically: yes)
Mildred kept her eyes firmly closed as the chief magician opened the box and intoned the release spell . Suddenly there was a gasp from the crowd . Mildred opened her eyes and breathed a huge sigh of relief . Standing in front of them was an extremely old man with a beard that trailed on the ground and long flowing white hair . He was very bent over and was rubbing his eyes as if he could n't quite believe it .
Idiom: come of age (used idiomatically: yes)
The old man pointed to The Times , which lay on his table with other journals . ‘ Is this true?’ he asked , and Paul scanned the brief lines of the advertisement . My daughter , Dinah Asshe , is not married to Mr Paul Arkwright of London University College , and will not be so with my permission , or until she comes of age . Paul looked up , his face white . ‘ Sir , we have been seeking his permission for a long time ; he will not give it .
Idiom: for the time being (used idiomatically: yes)
The LTE consisted of persons appointed by the GLC with the function of implementing the policies of the GLC ( section 4 ) . The GLC was empowered by the Act to make grants to the LTE for any purpose ( section 3 ) and the GLC intended in this way to reimburse the LTE for the revenue lost by the fares reduction and so enable the LTE to balance its books , this being an obligation placed on the LTE ‘ so far as practicable’ . Subject to that obligation , the LTE was under a duty to exercise and perform its functions , in accordance with principles laid down or approved by the GLC , in such manner as , and with due regard to efficiency , economy and safety of operation , to provide or secure the provision of such public passenger transport services as best met the needs for the time being of Greater London ( section 5 ) . If the LTE accounts showed a deficit , the GLC was required to take such action as appeared necessary and appropriate to enable the LTE to balance its books ( section 7(6 ) ) . Additionally the GLC was empowered to give the LTE general directions , and the approval of the GLC was required for the general level and structure of fares to be charged by the LTE ( section 11 ) .
Idiom: see red (used idiomatically: no)
People were everywhere , walking , fishing , boating , following nature trails past rhododendron bushes and azalea shrubs . We queued for ice creams and it was time to go . ‘ But you promised we 'd see red grouse,’ wailed an insatiable lad . ‘ Next time!’ It 's good that there 's always a next time for birds — and all that jizz .