Gooogr/pie_idioms huggingface dataset:
Idiom: in my book (used idiomatically: yes)
He flicked a switch on the percolator , which was set up in a recess above one of the work - benches , and reached for a fresh mug . ‘ You let me go on believing that you were one of their crew,’ she persisted heatedly , provoked by his bland unconcern . ‘ That counts as a lie in my book.’ ‘ Then your book needs some adjustment . If you choose to jump to conclusions , that 's your problem , not mine.’
Idiom: on board (used idiomatically: no)
MANAGUA – Like ~ thousands of Nicaraguans , I voted for Managua 's mayor in local elections last November . After the voting , the authorities of my jurisdiction posted a copy of the certificate of results on the door of the Electoral Board , which registered 155 votes for the opposition candidate , 76 votes for the candidate of the Sandinista ~ National Liberation ~ Front ( FSLN ) and two votes for other candidates . The next day , however , the results from my board were not included on the Supreme Electoral Board ( CSE ) Web site with the results of Managua , and victory was awarded to the FSLN candidate . It has taken months to find this out , but the same thing happened in 660 other local boards : roughly 120,000 votes – 30 % of the total – were never made public . If the results of these boards had been counted , the opposition would have won the capital 's mayoralty by a wide margin .
Idiom: play games (used idiomatically: yes)
And in the third interview , the net now drawn tight about him , when Porfiry makes a sudden little feint which suggests he wo n't be accused after all , ' Raskolnikov felt a rush of a new kind of fear . The thought that Porfiry believed him innocent suddenly began to frighten him . ' The reader is both astonished and utterly convinced , as he is later on in the interview when Porfiry plays the dangerous game of saying he has got no real proof , he 's going on hunch and ' psychology ' — so Raskolnikov had better confess . It 's up to you , he 's saying , to satisfy the hunger which the letter to Katkov and the Crime and Punishment notebooks rationalize as the criminal 's moral demand . Porfiry is also asking Raskolnikov to recognize his hunger for what it is .
Idiom: follow in someone's footsteps (used idiomatically: yes)
Despite the obvious satisfaction with which he carries out his work , Keith admits , when it became time , he did n't have much of a say in choosing a career in the RAF . ‘ I was a forces child,’ he explained . ‘ My father was a flight sergeant caterer and I suppose I just followed in his footsteps . ‘ When I was a kid our family was constantly moving , between the UK , Cyprus and Singapore . ‘ My father retired when I was 10 years old and I started in 1980.’
Idiom: kick the bucket (used idiomatically: yes)
The warders looked in every now and then to see if I was still alive , remarking : " He 'll soon kick the bucket .... "
Idiom: against the grain (used idiomatically: yes)
We show the land - owner what we find and treat him and his land with respect . We gladly accept all these rightful strictures and if we are to enjoy the same success with councils we have to accept their bye - laws , too . However , it goes against the grain to have to say this , as it is our land after all . But we must live in the real world , as I said earlier . There are councils which are not anti - detectorists at all and allow free detecting , providing not justifiable complaints are made .
Idiom: at sea (used idiomatically: yes)
The possibility of extended legal battles , salvagers say , may stifle the technological and scientific progress that accompanies the recovery of shipwrecks . The supreme court declined to hear a case involving a ton of gold recovered so far from the SS Central America , resting in 8,000 feet of water off the coast of South Carolina after being sunk by a hurricane in 1857 . Their action let stand a decision by the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond , Virginia , that property lost at sea can be abandoned only through the failure of insurers to appear in court or through a written statement relinquishing title . Several groups have tried to locate the wreck in the past 20 years since technology made possible the recovery of its contents . They discussed purchasing the rights to the treasure with the insurance companies , but no contracts were signed .
Idiom: force someone's hand (used idiomatically: yes)
Almost certainly , he was in love with her . And on the basis of that , he was prepared to marry her , and even wanted to . The fact that she was pregnant was forcing both their hands in a way which was nearly amusing . Everyone they knew was so amazed —'I never thought it would happen to you ! ' Grimly , he could have enjoyed the sudden notoriety and muted sympathy .
Idiom: behind bars (used idiomatically: yes)
Glynn Powell , 28 , Jeffrey Leigh , 26 , Bernadette McNeilly , 23 , and Jeanne Powell , 25 , were remanded in custody until January 21 . An 18-year - old and a 16-year - old are due to appear in the same court to face a similar charge . Convicts back behind bars TWO escaped prisoners were back behind bars yesterday after police re - arrested them in an early morning swoop . Armed robber Phillip Ayres , 25 , and Stephen Mynott , 29 , jailed for murder , escaped from Channings Wood Prison in Devon , six weeks ago .
Idiom: to the letter (used idiomatically: yes)
As can be seen from the map up there in the north eastern sector , the proposed outer boundary of the greenbelt goes beyond the six miles anyway , and is probably nearer seven miles . Erm there are a number of objections to the outer boundary on the greenbelt in that area which if they came u came up , on an eight mile boundary , would reduce the area of search to something like three quarters of a mile . Er with regard to the definition of the Greater York area , I referred to this earlier on in my submission this morning , but it may er assist the panel if I draw attention to the Secretary of State 's letter in approving the structure plan in nineteen eighty seven . Particularly paragraph er five point eleven . Erm with your permission sir , I 'll read it out .
Idiom: sit tight (used idiomatically: yes)
By Gordon Milne DRAYTON Asia Trust yesterday joined in a war of words with EFM Dragon , the Edinburgh - managed investment trust which targeted it for takeover a fortnight ago . Describing the Dragon offer as ‘ clearly inadequate’ , the board of the trust — managed by Invesco MIM — advised its shareholders and warrantholders to sit tight . The statement came in response to Dragon 's broadside two days ago at Drayton Asia 's ‘ disappointing’ investment performance . Two weeks ago , Dragon made an all - paper offer at a price equivalent to 96.4 per cent of Drayton Asia 's formula asset value .
Idiom: on the rocks (used idiomatically: yes)
From that day there was no appeal from the consequences of even one false move . For John , on his endless round of visits to cuttings and embankments , tunnels and bridges , it was sometimes hard to believe that all this buzz of well - organized industry could be brought to a halt by the movement of bits of paper in the far - off City . He stood , hearing the picks ring on the rock and watching the spoil fly from three hundred shovels , and he would realize that perhaps , even at that very moment , a papermaker in some small East End papermill was drying the very sheet on which Chambers or someone would write the final , damning words , ‘ insufficient funds.’ Then the workings would fall silent . The navvies and the bricklayers , masons and blacksmiths , would troop off to other masters .
Idiom: teething troubles (used idiomatically: yes)
They were effective immediately . ( 10 ) Data Processing Equipment Apart from teething troubles no major problems were expected . Disposal of existing equipment at the agreed prices had been confirmed . A simple standard accounting package was required , in order to dispose of hand - written cash books , at a small cost .
Idiom: in the driving seat (used idiomatically: no)
There was a sharp toot on the horn and the door was thrown open . ' Get in quick ! ' It was Nails in the driving - seat . The hoarse urgency of his voice galvanized them into action before their minds had taken in what was happening . They were in , piled one on top of another , and away fast before the significance of the situation fully sank in .
Idiom: come to think of it (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ … After the show,’ said the fräulein , following an emotional and discursive preamble , ‘ the dresser woman I told you about introduced us to a man called Fedorov . Now I come to think of it , she was rather vague regarding his exact position with the company . Anyway , he was to escort us to my sister 's lodgings … ’ Planning to murder both witnesses , thought Karelius , they had n't bothered to devise too convincing a story , or even change Fedorov 's name .
Idiom: six feet under (used idiomatically: yes)
Remember , I have a certain position … ’ Christina cut in , her eyes flashing : ‘ Is that all you 're worried about — what the local establishment thinks ? You know as well as I do , they only stop talking about you when you 're six foot under.’ ‘ That 's not the point , Christina , and you know it.’ He had difficulty controlling his voice , and his face and neck reddened with anger .
Idiom: spin a yarn (used idiomatically: yes)
Oh ! erm er , from the , probably that would be a non - starter as a research then would n't it ? But even if you went in as researcher who 's going to interview them , and a , and informal way which might be a more appropriate method , you 'd still have considerable difficulty in that there is , they 'll spin you a yarn and whatnot , you know what they wanted you think rather than what what they should . But participant observation you stand the best chance really of being able to check the accuracy of what , th they 're telling you in terms of behaviour and wha , and what people say , and what different people say in those situations over the , so you know . Validity is quite high .
Idiom: put your foot down (used idiomatically: yes)
They grow out of it quickly . Uhum , I mean . I mean if you buy , put your foot down . Quarter of an inch or so , I could n't believe it , you know . No , no , especially if you 've only got one daughter and it only goes threw once and , I mean the list is so long .
Idiom: fall short (used idiomatically: yes)
It was opened in 1976 on land owned by Darlington Borough Council but has been privately managed since 1978 . It provides 45 pitches which can accommodate 90 caravans . But members of Durham County Council 's social services committee were told the site built without Department of Environment grant aid was extremely basic and fell short of the type of accommodation provided on county council - owned sites . Social services director Peter Kemp said talks with the DoE had revealed that a 100pc grant might be available to improve the site . At the same time it would be possible to re - locate within the boundaries of the land owned by the Borough Council to improve drainage and avoid the part which would be affected by the proposed cross - town route .
Idiom: rule the roost (used idiomatically: yes)
Some of the schools sent different pupils each night so that more could take part . Hockey Joanne rules the roost THE COLNE High School under-15 hockey squad , from Brightlingsea , won the Essex Schools title at Shrub End , Colchester , after beating Southend High in the final . Goalkeeper Joanne Rule was the heroine , making five penalty flick stops after a 0–0 draw to give her captain Gemma Beeston the chance to net the winner .
Idiom: out of the question (used idiomatically: yes)
That was the crux of the matter . He took up the poker and turned over a log carefully . Watching the flames shoot up the chimney , he told himself firmly that marriage was out of the question . Once that poor girl 's divorce was through , he hoped that some decent kind young man would appear to make her happy , and take some of her present burdens from her . Meanwhile , he would do what he could to help her , and would frankly face the fact that her presence gave him enormous pleasure .
Idiom: off the record (used idiomatically: yes)
Husband shot his crisp pink cuffs and laid his forearms fastidiously on the scarred tabletop , bracketing a small heap of files . This time , all the home team had paperwork with them . ‘ We are agreed that there shall be no minutes , that this is all off the record?’ he asked , just for the record . ‘ Oh , I ca n't promise that,’ George said . ‘ ' If the Headmaster wants to know what 's going on , it 's my job to tell him .
Idiom: think the world of (used idiomatically: no)
When deciding the environment of the system being modelled , keep in mind the simple definition that applies in this context , ie it influences but does n't control the system , and also the notion that the environment provides the inputs to the system and receives the outputs from it . Do n't confuse the environment with the wider systems of interest , which , although providing inputs and receiving outputs , exercise control over the system being considered , normally by setting the standards , rules and so on ; additionally , the wider system often provides the resources that are used by the subject system . To avoid delaying the progress of a study by being too concerned with defining the environment or other CATWOE elements correctly , it may be necessary to merge some real-world facts with the systems thinking , for example by considering the relationships between the group being studied and other parts of the organisation , and setting the system boundary accordingly . This might appear contrary to the idea of keeping systems thinking and real-world aspects separate , but it can provide a compromise that ensures that progress can be made ; however , such compromises should be recognised as such and not made as a matter of course . Other Factors
Idiom: swings and roundabouts (used idiomatically: yes)
I think the problem is that if you 're not careful this will leave the counterproductive erm , somebody said well I do n't mind paying two fifty or three quid so what you 'd gain on the seats you 'd lose on the side . Er I mean that , that 's not an attempt to dissuade or anyone but it , it you know people are very traditional and if the Garrick has always charged reasonably and suddenly there seems to be rate of inflation and this sort of thing , you know , as Linda said , they might think okay , I 'll pay three quid but I 'm damned if I 'm buying any raffle tickets . So really it is a case of swings and roundabouts . Any more comments obviously I think we 're gon na have to take er Oh , well obviously
Idiom: from the word go (used idiomatically: yes)
1 . Behaviour is born not made This is partially true because there are some behaviours that are intact from the word go . A new - born baby can cry , suck , sneeze and is equipped with other basic reflexes , all of which are examples of observable behaviour . All the other more sophisticated behaviours develop through a process of learning and are thus more ‘ made’ than ‘ born’ .
Idiom: take someone to task (used idiomatically: yes)
In both , defendants say they were tortured in detention ; one says he was kidnapped from neighbouring Uganda . Internal security police still dog real or imagined opponents , though not so blatantly as last year . A few brave magazines take the government to task . A few brave lawyers continue to represent the imprisoned dissidents , and to speak of human rights . A semblance of opposition helps Kenya 's case with the foreign donors without whom it can not prosper .
Idiom: in the pink (used idiomatically: yes)
No pruning necessary . Red berries in late summer ; comes readily from seed , so as berries are ripening , wash off pulp and sow immediately in cold frame . Gardening : In the pink for spring Stephen Lacey begins a new monthly series By STEPHEN LACEY HERE is a splash of pink for early spring .
Idiom: give and take (used idiomatically: yes)
Cos it was good to have them when you were pushed when you had a lot of of work to do . Of course the regular men they were kept on or when if it was a rainy day when they could n't go out and just do some odd jobs in the building say , when it was a a rainy day . So it was a sort of a give and take . Some days er they worked longer hours and harder work and there were other days which er which erm they could n't do anything much , just potter around in the buildings . And erm but with a man coming in over the harvest , they were working hard and long hours every day and they demanded and they deserved a higher wage .
Idiom: in the hole (used idiomatically: yes)
I want to install an ornamental niche . Are they suitable for any kind of wall ? Manufacturers now offer much shallower niches which can be incorporated in a hole cut in the inner leaf of a cavity wall , for example . One or two even offer niches which are simply surface - mounted ; the projecting plasterwork frames a shallow but deceptively deep recess . Many are also available as corner types , allowing a full - depth niche to be installed without the need to cut into the brickwork .
Idiom: spot on (used idiomatically: yes)
It was better than walking , better than fighting the tangle of woodland , but whether it was better than lying in the clearing , I could n't decide . Yet he , the archer , might have gone back there to check again after all and if he had he would know I was alive , but he would never find me where I was now , deep in impenetrable shadow along a path he could n't follow in the dark . It was ironic , I thought , that for the expedition for Gareth and Coconut I 'd deliberately chosen to aim for a spot on the map that looked as remote from any road as possible . I should have had more sense . The darkness intensified down in the wood though I could see stars between the boughs .
Idiom: toe the line (used idiomatically: no)
A conscientious man , he took his duties very seriously and was renowned for his independence and fairness . Some say he was ' encouraged ' to resign . Eileen Laughton , a former Panel member who respected him greatly said he was worried about the pressure that was likely to be put on him if he did n't toe the local authority line . A senior teacher , he was , of course , employed by the council , and he also had six children of his own . According to Eileen Laughton , a Panel recruitment drive at the time seemed to acquire the services of a number of people who would not be disposed to argue with recommendations from the Social Work Department .
Idiom: get up someone's nose (used idiomatically: yes)
Phil Silvers had made an institution for himself out of the rank of an army sergeant . But Nocker , the part he played in Camel was no Bilko , even though he threw his weight around just as though he were head of the transport squad at Fort Baxter . He succeeded in getting up everyone 's nose , particularly the flared nostrils of Kenneth Williams who saw a foreigner — in the Foreign Legion — usurping his position as the mentor of the team . But there was the required amount of glamour in the movie , largely through the introduction of Anita Harris , who had been both hit pop singer and dancer before moving on to the ' Carry On ' lot . Her first day there confirmed the differences between the regulars and the outsiders .
Idiom: go straight (used idiomatically: yes)
Almost certain to be snapped up by a National League side , Heath will move to England — probably Manchester — next season , while his summer plans may include a trip to the North American leg of the PSA circuit . Maclean and Donaldson are more experienced world circuit travellers , but that will not lessen their respective ambitions in the Spanish and Guernsey Opens . Maclean opens his account in Madrid against local player Alberto Codina a week today , while for Donaldson , who reached the semi - finals of the Danish Open last month , the Guernsey event at the end of next month marks another breakthrough in that it is the first time she has gone straight in to the main draw for a Grade A tournament . Derek Ritchie : aiming for title hat - trick in Geneva Date clash hampers talks
Idiom: go public (used idiomatically: yes)
Often people who know each other well communicate by memo . If only the two people are involved in the communication then an informal and personal style is the rule . However , if the memo is to be copied to others or is likely to ' go public ' , then a more formal tone may need to be employed . Activity : ' Writing memos ' 1 .
Idiom: change hands (used idiomatically: yes)
Luxembourg 's capital city History Luxembourg has changed hands many times in the past . In 1815 , after 400 years of domination by many European powers , Luxembourg was made a Grand Duchy . In 1867 , Luxembourg gained complete independence from the Netherlands .
Idiom: have someone's guts for garters (used idiomatically: yes)
Ooh . I drink that I shall have your guts for garters one day . Oh , good job I do n't wear glasses is n't it ? going to be recorded everything .
Idiom: come to mind (used idiomatically: yes)
Like the Mirza Nama , the Shah Jehan Nama worships superficial , shiny things — gifts , uniforms , jewels — and deliberately ignores the darkness and corruption which lay at the heart of the court . Where it differs from the Mirza Nama is in the richness of the fawning which curdles every sentence : reading Inayat Khan 's chronicle you experience a sensation like drowning under a sea of the sweetest , stickiest honey . Several years before the thought came to His Majesty 's omniscient mind that he should select some pleasant sight on the banks of the River Jumna … where he might found a splendid and delightful edifice . In accordance with the promptings of his noble nature , he envisioned that streams of water should be made to flow through the proposed fort and that its terraces should overlook the river . For all its oily sycophancy , the Shah Jehan Nama probably gives the authentic flavour of the enterprise : Shah Jehan 's town , like Shah Jehan 's court chronicle , was there to glorify the ruler .
Idiom: in bed with (used idiomatically: yes)
And she does not hear them as well as she did once . She lies there in the dark , with her eyes open , keeping watch . When Liz Headleand woke on the first day of 1980 and found herself in bed with her husband , she remembered instantly the scene of the night before , and wondered how she could ever have been so upset by it . Lying there at seven o'clock in the morning , suddenly wide awake , as was her manner , it seemed to her quite obvious that she and Charles should get divorced : it had surely long been inevitable , and if Charles really wanted to marry that woman ( or had he perhaps been joking ? — no , perhaps not ) , well then , let him . She had plenty to get on with meanwhile .
Idiom: on the spur of the moment (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ This person you 've been with tonight , or you 're going to … this woman ’ He opened his mouth to protest but she shook her head . ‘ Is she someone you just met , someone you went off with on the spur of the moment ? Or is it a long - term thing , something which will lead to the things you just said you wanted : the wife , the kids , the home?’ Either way , she thought tiredly , it does n't really matter .