Gooogr/pie_idioms huggingface dataset:
Idiom: get lost (used idiomatically: yes)
She had seen his crazy house , and she had loved it . The drive from Dundalk was fast and furious , largely because Jessica was late . She had got stuck getting out of Belfast , and got lost trying to take a short cut round the traffic jam . On her way , out of shame that she would mess up the arrangements , she stopped at a small shop and got some fresh rolls and ham , some butter and some tins of Smithwicks bitter . When she finally drew in behind the charcoal BMW on the road to Drogheda , she brandished the plastic bag and gestured — lead me on !
Idiom: up in the air (used idiomatically: yes)
He looks like Dracula now in this When you go and fall into somebody 's arms I wo n't be around to hold it Hold that cup up in the air You want to tell them , bring the tourist around show them the spot The spot ?
Idiom: back to square one (used idiomatically: yes)
Good examples of activities to maintain motivation are collecting inspiring dieting case histories from slimming magazines ; going out to buy a dress one size smaller than your present size ; looking at charts and graphs that show good overall weight loss over a period of time . You might also allow yourself one small indulgence with food now and again . If you are totally fed up , one extra bar of chocolate or cake or any one single luxury item is not going to set you back to square one . Plan and control your chosen indulgence . Perhaps you might even feel like not dieting for one or two days .
Idiom: lose face (used idiomatically: yes)
She had acquired her teaching certificates . Hochhauser was becoming an increasingly affluent little town with a new emerging middle class who were prepared to spend money on life 's smaller luxuries , so why not begin her own little dancing academy ? With relief Suzi had departed back to Hochhauser , feeling she had n't altogether lost face amongst her fellow students after all , her choice of career was still quite artistic and adventurous , it was still ‘ show business’ in a way — but also overjoyed to be going home . And then Georg had closed in on her , a grumpier , more disapproving , hectoring Georg . A Georg who was constantly finding fault and who , in some curious way over the three years of her absence , had become mean .
Idiom: drop someone a line (used idiomatically: yes)
This voltage is imply an amplified version of that which is dropped across R13 . It will not normally be affected by the setting of the current limit control ( VR1)unless the circuit has begun to ‘ current limit’ . If any other reader has had any problems with Mark Stuart 's Variable Bench Power Supply ( or can throw any other light on this subject ) please drop me a line ! Incidentally kits for this design are available from Magenta Electronics Ltd who advertise in EE . Analogue to digital conversion
Idiom: fit the bill (used idiomatically: yes)
For an additional five bucks she did the talking topless . Finding hostesses posed no problems by all accounts . Former telephone operators fitted the bill perfectly — They 're naturals ' claimed Mr Irwin . JUSTINE According to the Marquis de Sade ( and he should have known ) , Justine was a lady who more than merited her name .
Idiom: see the light (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ Did you enter the house through the kitchen door or through your brother 's office and the shop?’ ‘ Why should I go through his office ? I saw the light there and assumed that he was working.’ Wycliffe said nothing for a while but continued with his study of the cheque stubs . When he spoke it was to change the subject .
Idiom: under a cloud (used idiomatically: yes)
Fears On the other hand what is holding the Index back is the drug companies . These now comprise 10pc of the total index but are under a cloud because of fears about US President 's wife Hillary Clinton , who is expected to stamp on their profits hard when her review of the US health scene comes out later this year . So Glaxo shares are down from £ 8 to under £ 6 and Wellcome down from £ 10 to £ 7.50 . Other drug shares have also fallen , so the Footsie Index is giving a misleading impression as to the underlying strength of the market .
Idiom: on and off (used idiomatically: yes)
Rostov tried to think of something else to say , but suddenly it was as if his brain had dried up . He had no idea why House Andreeyev desired his death , and in any case it no longer seemed to matter . Kubitsky was flicking the safety lock of his weapon on and off . Clearly he was bored with the conversation . Sandor glanced sideways .
Idiom: spot on (used idiomatically: yes)
Quorshi commented that companies would only do this when they were satisfied that both the PC product and the company selling it had the proper standing . AST is set to hit $ 1 billion in revenue in 1992 despite the recession , according the Michael Krieger , AST 's director of advanced systems marketing . Intel 's Michael Pope said the the AST Manhattan was spot on for an emerging market for what he termed shrink wrapped servers — application server sold with pre - installed operating system and database software . Intel sees this as a key development in the proliferation of client - server computing . SCO hands its 3270 emulation business over to Cleo
Idiom: to the letter (used idiomatically: yes)
BUS STOPS , NORTH BERWICK Your letter of 7 November to the Director of Highways has been passed on in respect of the bus stop issues although the remaining matters will be dealt with directly . You refer to having had no reply to your letter of 9 February . A copy of this was forwarded for our attention in early March and a reply was sent on 24 March , a copy of which is enclosed herewith . Your request in the 9 February letter was not specific in respect of Lochbridge Road .
Idiom: on the level (used idiomatically: yes)
Detail controlling is available with all single bookings on the level of order , contract and project .
Idiom: make tracks (used idiomatically: no)
He had grown little in those two summers and she was now as tall as he but although her scrambling life on the Down had made her tough and wiry she was not as strong or as agile . When they wrestled together he was the stronger ; he sent his arrows further and more accurately ; but when they ran races barefooted across the rabbit - bitten turf it was she with her long skinny legs and flying hair who left him far behind . People came out of the forest and went into the forest as they had done for centuries , making the deep tracks down Steep Ridgery . Great carts pulled by as many as six horses at a time came up the roads from the east and waited at Ridgery Butts until a party of people who wanted to cross the forest formed up so that they could travel together . For safety .
Idiom: in the pipeline (used idiomatically: yes)
The food will then be heated up by the elderly and disabled clients themselves . Each meal will cost the individual £ 1 . Re - lining scheme is in the pipeline AS sales of bottled water continue to rise in areas of Bangor , the Department of the Environment has announced it is to re - line pipes in one of the areas worst affected by poor quality mains water . After almost two years of complaints of illness , discolouration and bugs , worms and other nasties in the drinking water supply along the town 's Donaghadee Road and surrounding area , residents there are to get a new pipe system .
Idiom: rise from the ashes (used idiomatically: yes)
MARGARET THATCHER yesterday took on Labour 's enhanced challenge to the Conservatives with a strong condemnation of socialist controls and Neil Kinnock 's conversion to more palatable policies . She told her party conference in Blackpool : ' In 1979 , we knew that we were starting a British revolution ; in fact , we were pioneers of a world revolution . ' So it 's ironic that as enterprise and liberty rise from the dead ashes of state control , the Labour Party here is still trying to blow life into those old embers . ' The Prime Minister won a strong ovation when she added : ' The trouble with Labour is that they 're just not at home with freedom . Socialists do n't like people choosing , for they might not choose socialism . '
Idiom: behind someone's back (used idiomatically: yes)
His mother — whose preference for himself , devotion to himself , he had always taken for granted . Well , he was n't the favourite any more , that much was obvious . Edouard had sneaked in behind his back . He hesitated , his anger subsiding quickly as it always did , and leaving him feeling exhausted . He could n't fight Edouard , he knew that .
Idiom: come to a head (used idiomatically: yes)
Michael Heseltine , President of the Board of Trade , described the US decision as ‘ highly regrettable.’ Mr MacSharry and Commission President Jacques Delors have been at daggers drawn for weeks over tactics in the GATT talks with the Americans with Mr Delors accused of favouring the powerful French farm lobby . And last night it came to a head with Mr MacSharry privately blaming his interfering boss for his decision to stand down , and Commission sources confirming that he felt badly let down by M Delors . Officials in Brussels claimed Mr MacSharry 's scope for bargaining was undermined by warnings from M Delors that he would not sanction a deal which penalised Europe 's farmers . In a Commons statement , Mr Heseltine said the EC would need to consider its response very carefully .
Idiom: in the works (used idiomatically: no)
Walter ~ Bagehot is in no position to threaten Carney , or any other regulator . He died in 1877 . But in his great work on finance , Lombard ~ Street , published in 1873 , he asserted that , " A well - run bank needs no capital .
Idiom: in the saddle (used idiomatically: no)
The beast reared up on its hind legs , screaming with blood showing at its lips and teeth . Sharpe was already turning the stallion across its front . The Lieutenant was desperately trying to stay in his saddle . He flailed for balance with his sabre arm , then screamed because he saw the heavy sword coming at his throat . He tried to twist away , but instead his horse plunged back onto its forefeet and threw the Lieutenant 's weight fast forward .
Idiom: give something a miss (used idiomatically: yes)
I just thought it was erm I dunno , I ju I j just figured they were trying to get us to draw it draw it into a triangle .. Well did did you answer the question ? Er no cos I realized that I was that it was totally wrong so I just gave it a miss and went on to something else . So you th so you thought , Ah , draw a triangle , and then when you sort of Did you start it start the question at all ? Yeah , I drew the triangle on the paper and I realized
Idiom: come to a head (used idiomatically: yes)
Bhutto 's relations with the Army deteriorated after her refusal to impose martial law in Sind under Article 245 of the Constitution . Differences stemmed also from reports that Bhutto was seeking to erode the influence of the Army in the formulation of the country 's policy towards Afghanistan and to adopt a more conciliatory approach to the resolution of the Kashmir problem . Matters came to a head when Bhutto 's attempt to recommend changes in the tenure and promotion of senior officers was seen as a move to create " extra - institutional loyalties " . Bhutto 's confrontation with rival governments in the provinces , particularly Punjab [ see pp . 36525 ; 37204 ] ; her differences with Muslim fundamentalist parties [ see p. 36525]and her uneasy relationship with the President [ see p. 37203 ] , also contributed to her political demise . In the weeks preceding her dismissal , she was beset by rumours of dissent within her own party and on Aug 5 it was announced that the Combined Opposition Parties intended to table a motion of no confidence against her government .
Idiom: take someone for a ride (used idiomatically: yes)
One of them a bit off colour or , you know , had n't been trained . Is Debbie not coming up . No , no , I said to Richard is , is , Debbie not feeling well enough to come here , no I took her for a little ride round the . The devil lane 's have all got those Yes , yes , they have have n't they ? , yes .
Idiom: third time lucky (used idiomatically: yes)
' Do n't go , Hannele . Another hour . ' ' Third time lucky . But I have a train to catch . No !
Idiom: presence of mind (used idiomatically: yes)
I do not want to detain the House or myself for long , but I pay tribute to the role of the European Community and to the monitors who have served with considerable bravery and tenacity during the conflict . Their presence has done much to inhibit some of the wilder excesses on both sides . Their courage in entering into the conflict and their presence of mind in circumstances in which they have been in enormous danger are a great tribute to the individuals themselves and to the institution that sent them . We must pay tribute also to the United Nations , which has been revitalised over the past 12 months and has started to play its part in trying to unravel and resolve the problems in Yugoslavia . The Security Council took on board some of the challenges .
Idiom: on the horns of a dilemma (used idiomatically: yes)
HANDLING siege scenarios such as the North Belfast Tiger 's Bay stand - off this week poses huge operational problems for security force strategists . In a strife - torn country where terrorist hijacking and hostage taking is a common occurrence , full - blown sieges have been few and far between . But when they do arise , police and military planners are caught on the horns of a dangerous dilemma : do they smash in quickly and run the risk of death or injury ? Or do they bide their time and seek to defuse the situation by negotiations via a mediator ? In Copperfield Street on Monday afternoon , police were condemned by Unionist politicians and some clergy for storming the house — despite bringing a suspect out uninjured .
Idiom: across the board (used idiomatically: yes)
Fig 21 Steering on a run . By pushing the sail over to the left - hand side of the board the CE is also moved , causing the board to steer to the right . Notice that on a run the feet are placed across the board and the body faces the front Fig22 Points of sailing and the ‘ no - go’ zone : Downwind sailing ; Running ; Broad reaching ; Reaching ; Beating ; Upwind sailing Improving Techniques
Idiom: in the works (used idiomatically: yes)
( 1 ) John /ran away ( 2 ) That new book by Thomas Guernsey /I have n't read yet The treatment of ‘ topic’ as a grammatical term , identifying a constituent in the structure of a sentence ( or the deep structure analysis , at least ) is also noticeable in the work of grammarians such as Dahl ( 1969 ) and Sgall et al . ( 1973 ) . Transformational generative grammars would also account for the structure of example ( 2 ) in terms of a movement transformation called ‘ topicalisation’ .
Idiom: on paper (used idiomatically: yes)
Hobbled by the self - inflicted wounds of the debt - ceiling debacle in the summer of 2011 – which undermined economic growth and job creation , and further damaged Americans ' confidence in their political system – the US Congress and President Barack ~ Obama 's administration recognized the need for a measured and rational approach to fiscal reform . To increase the likelihood of this , they agreed on immediate spending cuts and tax increases that would automatically kick in ( the " fiscal cliff " ) if agreement on a comprehensive set of fiscal reforms eluded them . On paper , at ~ least , this sizeable threat – involving blunt fiscal contraction amounting to some 4 % of GDP – should have properly aligned incentives in Washington , DC . After all , no politician would wish to go down in history as being responsible for pushing the country back into recession at a time when unemployment is already too high , income and wealth inequalities are increasing , and a record number of Americans live in relative poverty . Yet , so far , the threat has not worked .
Idiom: win the day (used idiomatically: yes)
Allen stresses that HAH , which takes about 400 patients a year and has received some help from Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts , enables some people to by - pass the local hospital altogether . ‘ Which would you prefer if you needed traction for three weeks ? I think home comforts and convenience might win the day.’ District nurses are crucial to the success of the scheme , Allen said . ‘ The district nurse decides the quantity and quality of care required each day to nurse the patient at home .
Idiom: come to grips with (used idiomatically: yes)
Without such commitment there is no real faith . Speaking personally Let me be personal here , for coming to grips with this has been an important milestone in my own life as a Christian . I can see this now , yet it was not until nearly ten years after I became a Christian that I finally faced the issue that whatever other influences had been involved in my conversion ( such as my family and friends and the work of God in my life ) there was a sense in which the decision to believe was entirely my responsibility . I am not saying that my trusting God was ‘ all up to me’ , but that I had to see that all of me was involved in trusting God .
Idiom: by the book (used idiomatically: yes)
' It had the same effect on me the first time I saw it at night . ' Geoffrey Simmons , Loretta quickly discovered , was quite unperturbed by the prospect of the night 's adventure . When they entered his rooms , in answer to his hearty ' Come in ! ' they found him sitting in the broken armchair , surrounded by books , his feet comfortably supported by a small wooden stool . ' You here already ? ' he demanded . ' You must be early . '
Idiom: part company (used idiomatically: yes)
Perhaps this was because with two full tanks and six people aboard we were just short of the 5,090-pound max weight — or more likely Tony was deliberately limiting the output of his nearly - new engine below the normal 36 inches and 2,300 rpm , but the long Wiplines seemed to have a much less clearly defined hump than other floats I have flown . After a while we appeared to stop accelerating in this nose - high stance — and of course we could no longer clearly see where we were going , so I eased the yoke forward to lift us onto the step . The ideal pitch attitude was easy to maintain , being with the top of the engine cowling just below the horizon , and like this we quickly reached the fiftyknot lift - off speed to part company with the viscous sea and curve easily away over the Solent . We had run for only a few hundred yards . ( When empty the heartily throbbing R-985 will heave a Beaver straight up and into the air in as few feet . )
Idiom: get to grips with (used idiomatically: yes)
Finally , there is is n't a plating feeder on the SK210 , so you can not plate . This is really the only difference ( except for the case ) between the SK210 and the other two models that can not be changed by the purchase of an accessory . Once you 've got to grips with your machine ( whichever the model ) there are several accessories you can buy to extend your knitting . I 've already mentioned the KnitRadar , which is my favourite accessory . You can draw the shape you want to knit ( or use one of the printed shapes provided ) and feed that , together with your tension measurements , into the KnitRadar .
Idiom: hold someone's hand (used idiomatically: yes)
It 's time for " Bleakland " . " Lyn brought tea in and then supper on two trays . She sat beside Stephen and held his hand . Vangmoor came up on the screen as if they were looking out of the window , but Vangmoor in summer without the wind and with leaves on the trees . Stephen had watched some of the film - making , the scenes they had shot in the Vale of Allen .
Idiom: on the back of (used idiomatically: yes)
And here 's a simple sum : they reckon 700 visitors an hour could visit Canary Wharf though it would take at least 200 MILLION visitors to meet the development 's £ 600 million debts . WE'RE GOING UP MIRROR Group shares rose 1p to 64p yesterday on the back of rocketing sales . And smart investors see future sales soaring , thanks to the Duchess of York 's poolside antics . ‘ They reckon sales will increase as new readers like the product they see,’ said media analyst Lorna Tilbian of brokers SG Warburg .
Idiom: out of the question (used idiomatically: yes)
However , the Ministry ~ of ~ Employment emphasized , according to the news ~ agency ddp , that forgoing the upcoming increas of pensions next year is out of question .
Idiom: across the board (used idiomatically: yes)
The National ~ Transitional ~ Council is debating who should take over Libya ’s Central ~ Bank and the LIA ’s assets – an especially important decision , given that oil production is not expected to return to pre - war levels for several years . Regardless of how the Libyan government eventually handles the LIA , all sovereign wealth funds – and their advisers and fundraisers – can learn several important lessons . Of ~ course , no one should infer from the Libyan case that other SWFs across the board are riddled with corruption and conflicts of interest . The LIA has always been exceptional ; indeed , several indices that rank SWFs on transparency , accountability , and governance issues have traditionally given only Iran a lower ranking . Yet , while hard cases tend to make bad law and it is too early to judge , the LIA should be a wake - up call for corporations and funds both in the Middle ~ East and around the globe .
Idiom: on the double (used idiomatically: no)
Roy is Keane on big By David Harrison ROY KEANE will insist on a double escape route from Nottingham Forest before this week accepting a big pay rise . The Irishman will stay at the City Ground until the summer of 1995 unless Forest are relegated . He also wants the right to talk to any clubs who make an acceptable bid during his contract .
Idiom: once and for all (used idiomatically: yes)
It is important to grasp what it was that peace activists thought they were trying to prevent . Technology had advanced since the appalling slaughter of the Great War . Above all the aeroplane — in its infancy in 1914 - 18- threatened to transform the nature of warfare , eliminating once and for all the distinction between soldiers and civilians . In 1932 Stanley Baldwin had revealed that , in the opinion of the experts , there was no defence against aerial bombardment . The bomber — like the ICBM which haunts a later generation — would always get through .
Idiom: toe the line (used idiomatically: yes)
When the outcome of such influence is some rather high - spirited behaviour no great harm is done but unfortunately peer pressure has also led in many instances to experimentation with alcohol , drugs and glue - sniffing . Teenagers frequently appear to be resentful of parents or teachers but in reality this is often a sign that they are testing authority and seeing just how far they can go . It is a particularly difficult time for many as , on the one hand , they are being urged to make decisions about their future while , on the other , they are expected to toe the line both at home and at school . And all this at a time when they are undergoing dramatic changes both physically and emotionally — changes which they often find very difficult to deal with . The young adult
Idiom: from scratch (used idiomatically: yes)
Obviously , the actual dimensions of your particular work triangle arc going to bc determined by the basic floor plan of your kitchen . So , following the instructions on pages 18–19 , you need to draw up a plan of what you 've got already , then you can work out how best to improve it . This is the procedure to follow , whether you 're planning a new kitchen entirely from scratch , or reorganizing an existing one . The slightest error can be disastrous when you have to fit in appliances and units . If you have awkward pipes , low windows , a hatch or power points already in position , mark them on the plan , and measure up and draw elevations of the walls as well .