Gooogr/pie_idioms huggingface dataset:
Idiom: put someone in mind of (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ Very smart , but I do n't think they 'd be quite suitable for pulling pints in the saloon , do you?’ remarked Ruth , about to hand the magazine back . ‘ Never mind the dresses , I 'm talking about the girl ! That dark one on the right — does n't she put you in mind of anybody?’ Ruth looked again , and caught her breath , while Gloria chattered on . ‘ It was you mentioning her just now , reminded me .
Idiom: on paper (used idiomatically: yes)
Ipswich Town could run away with the title but there is strong competition for the second spot . Kernaghan added : ‘ Teams like Leicester City and Derby County do n't have an easy run - in . ‘ Middlesbrough 's programme is easier on paper , though games have to be won . We can not afford another Barnsley slip - up . ‘ On the international scene , I am pleased about my Eire qualification .
Idiom: on the shelf (used idiomatically: yes)
To open the door and step inside was to leave the atmosphere of a hospital . This , and the musty smell of books , was its chief attraction for Richard . On the shelves , the books themselves were in a chaotic jumble , stacked in piles , or stuffed in , spine first . The disorder pleased hIm . There would be hours of satisfying work in sorting and rearranging .
Idiom: on the game (used idiomatically: yes)
Nick Harris talking to Oxford United manager , Brian Horton . Well , while United have been playing at White Hart Lane , it 's rather overshadowed Bicester Rugby Cup at Hucklecote Old Boys in the Provincial Insurance Cup . Well , they won by twelve points to seven , they move through to the semi - finals , just one match away from a performance at Twickenham ; reporting on the game this afternoon , Graham Cook . Bicester Rugby Club were in the semi - finals of the Provincial Insurance Cup following an excellent hard four weeks , to go to Gloucester opponents , Hucklecote Old Boys at this afternoon . Bicester had to withstand incessant Old Boys pressure in the final quarter of an hour , finally were outright winners by twelve points to seven .
Idiom: bits and bobs (used idiomatically: yes)
tore , destroyed , dumped books out in the rain and took almost every little thing he owned — his bits and bobs of militaria — all the pomposity of the Army vanishing into a thief 's pocket .
Idiom: once and for all (used idiomatically: yes)
The bitterness and confusion over delimitation , which had led to the drafting of a bill in 1911 outlining the two distinct districts , ‘ Champagne’ and ‘ Champagne Deuxième Zone’ , was still unsolved and an amended law was passed through the new government in 1919 . This instigated for the first time the right of appellation in the form of the Appellation d'Origine Controlée ( AOC ) and regulations were imposed including a cunning proviso which dumped the entire issue of the Aube wines and the controversial ‘ Champagne Deuxième Zone’ firmly in the lap of the judiciary . After six years of litigation , the courts decided in favour of the Aube growers and , in 1927 , a new law quashed the deuxième designation once and for all , outlining a detailed list of communes eligible for the appellation Champagne ( see Appendix IV ) , the broad outlines of which are still in existence today . Meanwhile , on 20 January 1920 , the dwindling sales of Champagne suffered yet another downward spiral , when the American Prohibition Bill was passed ( although ‘ bootleggers’ still managed to smuggle in substantial consignments ) . Prohibition was also imposed in various degrees in Scandinavian countries , another formerly prosperous market .
Idiom: break even (used idiomatically: yes)
The US schools market was more competitive , he added , citing Harcourt Brace as a particularly energetic contender in the field ; but marketing costs were down , so that operating margins were kept high — at 14 % in dollar terms . Commenting on the performance and prospects of Pearson as a whole , chairman and chief executive Lord Blakenham , in optimistic mood , said that the trading environment had improved considerably in the home market since the interim results were announced , with both interest charges and sterling down . Profits and earnings per share were down ( the former by 16 % at pretax level , and the latter by 22%)— primarily because of restructuring costs at the oil services business , which just broke even , and because of falling profits from fine china and investment banking . City relief But , Lord Blakenham said , ‘ cash generation , on which future increases in shareholder value depend , achieved an all time high’ .
Idiom: catch fire (used idiomatically: yes)
And we could hear somebody calling and shouting . We could n't make out what was wrong . And er they were still whistling and calling , so I went up on to the top of the bank and they it was this plantation that fell down in the warren and caught fire . Somebody had been picnicking there do you see , in the warren and left some bottles there . And of course the sun caught the bottles and set the fire to the undergrowth of the grass do you see .
Idiom: take root (used idiomatically: yes)
This idea was so firmly rooted that it was perhaps for this reason that these results from radio astronomy seem not to have been widely accepted at first . Thus , even though the cloud tops were known not to consist of water it was possible to believe that lower down they were of water and that deeper still lay a warm ocean - covered surface . However , through the 1960s the results of radio astronomy took root and oceanic Venus died . The high temperatures also killed off other views , such as that Venus was covered in oil . By the 1960s the mass of Venus had long been known from its gravitational effect on the orbit of the Earth and of Mercury .
Idiom: over the top (used idiomatically: yes)
Heat to boiling , then push through a sieve . Allow to cool slightly , then brush top of the cake with apricot glaze . Arrange fruit and nuts over the top then , using a pastry brush , glaze carefully with apricot glaze . The glaze will stay shiny for a few days but after a week will begin to lose its gloss , so do n't decorate the cake too early . Bread Sauce ( Serves 8 )
Idiom: turn a blind eye (used idiomatically: yes)
The process of engaging , seducing and conquering is a time of extreme emotions , of high hopes and despair , of jealousy and triumph , of intense agitation and prolonged inactivity . The intensity of life at this time led Congreve to compare courtship favourably with marriage as ‘ a very witty prologue to a rather dull play’ . The process of idealizing one 's partner , turning a blind eye to faults or discrepancies between what is and what is desired , can perform a useful function . It spurs people into making a commitment to each other . With commitment and sufficient trust comes more freedom to get to know the other person as he or she really is .
Idiom: stay the course (used idiomatically: yes)
Though it may be possible to get professional or voluntary back - up for a few hours a day or a few days a week , an old or very sick and disabled person needs constant nursing and supervision round the clock . In these circumstances , the back - up resources are not there , and care for the carers is also needed . If the demands of caring are not beyond them and the statutory and community support is available , other carers ‘ stay the course’ . They are rewarded with the deep satisfaction of having seen a loved one through what is often the hardest period of their lives , with all its opportunities for expressing affection and support . Taking care of yourself
Idiom: in cold blood (used idiomatically: yes)
The tsar 's great nephew Prince Rostislav Romanov agrees . ‘ If the bones are my family 's I 'd like to see them have a decent Christian burial in a Russian Orthodox church . They were murdered in cold blood . ‘ It will close a terrible chapter of history and we can get on with better things . ’ VICTIMS : The killing of Nicholas II and his family shocked the world .
Idiom: put your foot down (used idiomatically: yes)
What , what 's happening ? Why wo n't the car go any faster ? Usually you put your foot down hard , it goes faster . Why wo n't that car go any faster ? Because all the power its
Idiom: fall from grace (used idiomatically: yes)
Such has been the volume of turnover in personnel from Pakistan that even Ulster 's two inter - pro debutantes at Whitechurch Park can harbour claims for an Ireland place . Julian Stevenson ( 21 ) and Errol Lutton ( 22 ) have experienced agonies and ecstasies in the last fortnight at club level . The former has watched his Garvey side fall from grace in the Harp Senior League championship , while Lutton 's Newry outfit ensured Section One survival . Stevenson , likely to jostle only with Jimmy Kirkwood as Garvey 's Player - of - the - year , ought to win his first Ulster senior cap against Munster on Friday night . ‘ I 've been biding my time waiting for this Ulster call , and was delighted when John Clarke gave me the nod,’ he said .
Idiom: sitting duck (used idiomatically: yes)
But I do n't want any other civil servants turning up . They seem to be a strangely ugly , ill - nourished lot , rather like the subhuman race in The Rime Machine who lived underground and fed upon the Beautiful People up above . The one who turned up to preside over my fiscal destruction was particularly dismal , a desolately unattractive woman in a pink cardie who looked like a sitting duck for household cleanser advertisements . I bet her kitchen floor is surgically sterile . At the first hearing , she had a gloomy , slit - mouthed sidekick with the worst case of acne I 've seen since I gave up computer programming , but this time he was n't there .
Idiom: in someone's pocket (used idiomatically: yes)
And pockets were a revelation . Her gun hung heavy in her suit coat , resting cool against her hip . She put a hand in her pocket and felt the grip of the weapon . Juliet had given her a few pointers , but indream Susan found her experience as Vanessa Vail somehow more confidence - building . Vanessa could shoot the eye out of a gnat at fifty paces .
Idiom: run a mile (used idiomatically: yes)
Do you know what ? Whatever . He 's complaining because I , well it 's as though we run a minute mile . No , no , I could fix the bike back , where 's the lock to the bike , what 's the matter , I want to play football , I want to play , where 's me football kit , he wanted me to say your dad said you 're not allowed to play football because it 's too late and dark coming in . Oh please I want to play football , I said oh let him play , do n't be so mean .
Idiom: go public (used idiomatically: yes)
The main importance of the rescript , however , lay not in its relatively modest provisions or acceptability to the various policy - makers in central government , but in the rapidity with which it was circulated and published . " The government 's open acknowledgement that preparation of a peasant reform was under way … marked a dividing line in the political behaviour of the absolute monarchy " . Whereas neither the statutes of 1816–19 which freed the peasants of the Baltic provinces nor the south - western " inventory reform " of the 1840s had been included in the Complete Collection of the Laws , in late 1857 the government went public with major plans before they had even been finalized . In effect , the tsar involved the educated community in the making of law . To use the vogue word of the hour , he ran the risk of glasnost .
Idiom: out of the question (used idiomatically: yes)
Well , well thank you for the supporting me Victor , that snort came from the bearded one there . Three hundred and four runs more needed , it 's quite a target this is n't it ? Well realistically it 's out of the question . It is is n't it ? And of course DaSilva erm , not flashing those strokes round like he did on that first innings er , playing a very sensible innings from the point of view of Sri Lanka , but his erm , have n't seen many of his flashing strokes .
Idiom: rub shoulders (used idiomatically: yes)
Amenities Our Science Shop is a treasure trove of curiosities , gifts and gadgets . You 'll find inexpensive souvenirs rubbing shoulders with holograms and plasma spheres , a wide choice of books and a selection of specially designed scientific goodies . Shop here for that really original present ! When it 's time for a break , try the TQ Café for hot and cold drinks and light snacks .
Idiom: in my book (used idiomatically: no)
‘ But I did n't . Holly here 's the only living soul I told . The letters knocked a hole in my book about Tristram . Why should I publicize them?’ ‘ Charlie 's not saying you did , honey,’ his wife put in .
Idiom: off the mark (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ What other proof?’ she erupted , with more aggressiveness , she realised too late , than sense . ‘ Apart from your flashing eyes and passionate temper,’ he did n't hesitate to remind her , ‘ you came over anything but frigid when you snuggled up to me the other evening!’ ‘ Sn - snuggled … ?’ she spluttered , but , when she thought about it — and with the memory so recent , it took less than a second — she had to concede that perhaps ‘ snuggled’wasn't so very far off the mark . In which case she was left with no option but to tell him , a trace arrogantly , it was true , ‘ I do n't wish to discuss it!’ And if she thought she 'd get away with that , then she had another think coming , she realised swiftly when , his arrogance topping hers , he rapped bluntly , ‘ Tough !
Idiom: on the nod (used idiomatically: yes)
And the older members of the staff , and there were n't many , I mean the total s council office staff was only about thi was twenty or so , and erm more men were employed outside , than anything . And they said , Well you know how to draw up your agenda , and you 'll have something that 's contentious , in this case it was the supply of stationery from three local stationers , from printi local printers . And they argue that half the night , and then er your thing will go through on the nod , if you get it in before t half past nine when they er standing order say the council meeting closes . Mm . Yes .
Idiom: to the bone (used idiomatically: yes)
She 's full of smiles , full of energy and seems to be full of life . But this is her remission . Natalie is dying from a rare form of cancer that has attacked her nervous system and is spreading to her bones . Her mother has been told that she can not be cured in this country , so with family and friends she 's launched an appeal to try to raise thousands of pounds to take Natalie to the Hoxey Clinic in Mexico City for specialist herbal treatment . She knows time may be running out .
Idiom: by heart (used idiomatically: yes)
Certain key rules are repeated in different chapters throughout the book . In that way , a parent may seize the guide in an emergency and be reminded at a glance of the relevant facts . Better by far to learn this crucial information off by heart . A copy of Safe and Sound should be given to all parents leaving hospital with their tiny shawl - wrapped bundle . It is essential reading .
Idiom: cog in the machine (used idiomatically: yes)
' Oh , I have a big office , and a secretary , and a company car . I can hire and , with a bit more difficulty , fire people . I 'm the biggest cog in this particular machine . But a small cog in a much bigger one — Midland Amalgamated . They can get rid of me whenever they like . '
Idiom: chicken feed (used idiomatically: yes)
They 're at full - strength … Jim Magilton reported back fit from World Cup duty so the team is unchanged … The man with golden goal touch at the County Ground is still Craig Maskell … the two hundred and fifty thousand pounds that Swindon gave Reading for him is beginning to look chicken feed … 15 goals this season … the last two came last week against Southend … tomorrow he 's off to Ashton gate to shoot Bristol City down … STING This should be the team …
Idiom: as a rule (used idiomatically: yes)
The poem highlights two important twelfth - century developments : the use of force in punishing aristocratic crime ( the fruit of princely peace - keeping ) , and the increasing significance of siege - engines in warfare . Intellectuals claimed a formative influence in the second too : John of Marmoutier declared that monks from his own monastery had read Vegetius ' De Re Militari to Geoffrey le Bel when he was investing the castle of a rebellious castellan , and ascribed his success to their advice on firebombs . But common sense may have been more important than learning in perceiving the vulnerability of most castles to — battering - rams and catapults ; for even in 1100 they were , as a rule , primitive structures . Siege - engines demanded on the one hand skilled operators , and on the other a plentiful supply of unskilled labourers to move the necessary materials . This effectively restricted their use to the wealthy and to those whose claim to assistance under the ban was incontrovertible .
Idiom: hit the headlines (used idiomatically: yes)
The code of practice has been formulated by the European Community . So far only one in ten British companies have adopted the code and experts fear the problem could be widespread . Already Darlington 's Labour - controlled council has hit the headlines with its stand against workmen who ‘ intimidate’ women with wolf whistles and unwanted comments . Coun Buttle told members of the personnel committee : ‘ It 's important to stress that men as well as women can be victims of harassment and sometimes it 's harder for them to admit it.’ Statistics show that those particularly vulnerable to harassment and abuse are divorced and separated women , women in non - traditional jobs , women from ethnic minorities and gay men .
Idiom: give head (used idiomatically: no)
Also , would it be advisable to install another pump in the first pool to avoid the build up of waste ? Before you buy your pump , make sure you take into account the height of your top pond , as you may find a 1200gph pump may not be sufficient . Most pump manufacturers supply the information concerning the number of gallons per hour the pump can manage , at a given head of height . Also , before even digging the holes for the ponds , you might be advised to put in a concrete collar where the pond edge will be . The best way to place the liner on this edge is to put a row of bricks directly onto the collar , bring the liner over this row of bricks and then lay another row .
Idiom: in the driving seat (used idiomatically: yes)
Glenda McKee shook off Gillian Dawson as she tried to climb all over her , got to the by - line , and sent in a superb cross which Judith Chapman duly despatched into the net . Loreto supporters , who had been very vocal up until then , were silenced . Portadown were firmly in the driving seat as they pegged back the Dublin side inside their 25 , with Loreto relying on the break . But against a resolute Portadown defence they were getting little change . Loreto did try and upset Portadown 's rhythm with some blatant stick tackling , but both umpires were in no mood to take any nonsense and carded two of the Dubliners .
Idiom: on edge (used idiomatically: yes)
The cradle swinging in the wind from a crane is small . Turn around . Stand on the edge . Do n't look down . Not again , anyway .
Idiom: go public (used idiomatically: yes)
Bell Atlantic Corp 's Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co of Maryland will redeem all $ 125 m of its draining 40-year 9.0 % debentures due October 1 2018 , at 105.63 pct of principal plus accrued interest . It is also redeeming all of its $ 100 m 35-year , 8.75 % debentures due June 1 2009 at 103.23 % of principal amount , plus the interest accrued from December . Best Programs Inc , Reston , Virginia software developer , has filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission to go public with an initial offer of up to 2.17 m shares at a target price of $ 9 to 11 a share . Net proceeds will be used to repay debt and for working capital and possible acquisitions . Underwriters are Furman Selz Inc and Volpe , Welty & Co.
Idiom: hit and miss (used idiomatically: yes)
How can crop varieties be improved ? Historically , increases in yield or improvements in specific traits have been achieved by classical breeding techniques involving crossing , back - crossing and selection . Such methods are very time consuming , somewhat " hit and miss " and very costly . The entire genetic make - up of the plants is involved , just to fix one or two desirable genes , or to eliminate undesirable ones . By genetic engineering , it is now possible to transplant genetic material for a desired characteristic in a single generation , without the risk of adding undesirable genes .
Idiom: on the horn (used idiomatically: no)
We mounted and rode back through the lazy summer sunshine , the Scottish troopers massing behind whilst Vauban pushed forward between us . God knows , I thought of Agnes and could have killed him . The bastard chattered pleasantly for a while before suddenly producing a small viol from a bag hanging on his saddle horn . I could n't believe it . He strummed for a few seconds then broke into a sweet - sounding madrigal known to both my master and myself .
Idiom: hold the line (used idiomatically: yes)
In regular breathing like a child asleep Feeding all the while within its drowsing . The wave holds its line of foam — then covers the shore , Above the same small spot the buzzard hovers , The man on the cliff receives the node of the sky ,
Idiom: out of kilter (used idiomatically: yes)
The one bright spot is America where DKB International is forecasting gross domestic product growth of 1.1 per cent this year rising to 2.3 per cent next . But for Britain it is reckoning on just 0.4 per cent growth this year and 0.9 per cent in 1993 . It only takes a small slippage for government revenue and spending forecasts to be thrown out of kilter . That is why the market is so worried by the budget deficit and a Labour agenda that has fatally confused government spending with economic recovery . City : MARKETS IN FOCUS
Idiom: give up the ghost (used idiomatically: yes)
She 'd be there , waiting , in her own way praying I 'd make it back OK . Without me , no bread ; without bread , no pigeon . A new thought came to drive me : what if she should die before I got home , give up the ghost and pass on , alone in the dark ? That got me moving east fast , searching hard now for access to the quire . Along the aisle , half running .
Idiom: by the book (used idiomatically: no)
TONIGHT Julie Christie , 51 , makes her debut as a reader on BBC Radio 4 's Book At Bedtime when she reads a book of short stories by Fay Weldon . Miss Christie says : ‘ Fay is a wonderful writer and it 's a great to be asked to do it . ’ She was approached by talking book company chief Clive Stanhope who tells me : ‘ I met Julie when she was in rep in the 60s in a comedy called The City Madam — she was marvellous but the play has n't been performed since . ’ And … By Tim Satchell
Idiom: up and running (used idiomatically: yes)
Wind shielding : the burner is well protected by an all round wind shelter . Boiling time:(one litre water ) 11 minutes from cold . Once the stove was up and running 9.5 minutes . Fuel life : the standard fuel bottle filled to the advised two thirds level lasted three hours 38 minutes at the high output setting . Price:£60 approx — includes fuel bottle , service parts kit and stabiliser legs kit .