Gooogr/pie_idioms huggingface dataset:
Idiom: in light of (used idiomatically: yes)
Thank you Chairman . Terry Heselton Selby District . I I suppose in the in the light of what 's been said I I am slightly uneasy erm particularly going back to the erm I five discussion that that we had yesterday and you you 'll be aware that part of our objection to the erm the policy put forward by the county council re related to the specific wording of the of the policy and the the flexibility available to local authorities in in terms of allocating land erm that best serves the needs of potential developers and investors . And I think we did draw attention to the fact that er there may well in some instances be a conflict in terms of what Selby district wants and what current P P G advice suggests . But then when you refer back to the original restraint imposed by the erm existing policy .
Idiom: on the run (used idiomatically: yes)
There was blood and people dying and Victor solid as a signpost at a crossroad , picking off those who had a gun , eliminating threats . I raise the delicate question he 's been avoiding . With Timmy taken and me on the run , what happens if the heavy mob find out where he is ? ‘ I 've spoken to the Big Man,’ he says . ‘ What did he say?’
Idiom: in the bag (used idiomatically: yes)
See them in their toy - filled Kensington town house and you would assume they are a family for whom everything falls effortlessly into place — until you remember John 's surprise defeat in the April election . He had seemed certain to become the first black Tory MP , representing Cheltenham — Norman Tebbit had tipped him as the first black cabinet minister and there 'd even been the odd hint that he might one day inhabit No 10 . Right up until ten minutes before the result was announced , John 's victory seemed to be in the bag . Only the last two ballot boxes overturned his lead . So the reality is that , in the last seven months , the Taylors have had to make a radical reassessment of family expectations .
Idiom: behind bars (used idiomatically: yes)
Her instructor had given her the name of a boy who was selling a sailboard and who would be here in time for the afternoon race . So she waited , pleasantly relaxed after an exhilarating morning , idly watching the buoys being laid to mark the course of the race , and wondering when she would be confident enough to take part . In one corner of the clubhouse a group of children were obviously waiting for someone , and behind the bar the steward polished glasses busily . Merrill sat back , enjoying the warmth of the sun through the large glass windows . A sudden voice behind her startled her , and she turned sharply .
Idiom: get the picture (used idiomatically: yes)
A good agency interviewer will look through it and pick up on the same gaps and discrepancies which will appear to the job interviewer but will not be looking with any one particular job in mind . Do not be surprised if an agency interviewer is rather alarmingly direct . He or she is trying to get a very clear picture of what you can do so that they can place you accurately and not send you on too many pointless interviews . In effect they will be assessing you in much the same way that you make your own self - assessment and then trying to match you to jobs in the way that you should do when applying for jobs directly . You will get more out of the agency and interviewer and make their task easier if you have already made your own attempt at self - assessment ( see p. 9 ) .
Idiom: rule of thumb (used idiomatically: yes)
It was caused , Oddly enough , to the best of my belief , the PFF routeing was never challenged thereafter . Possibly the greatest compliment that could be paid to the PFF — and that accidentally — was near the end of the war when the Command was strong enough for each Group to mount an attack on a single target , but generally supported by the full paraphernalia of hard - won pathfinding techniques . True , there were a few exceptions to this rule - of - thumb , plus OBOE and GEE - H , the main agents for precision marking . It has been claimed that these free - for - all / do - it - yourself Group attacks justified the early Command view that it was wrong to form a corps d'elite . But such a misguided view fails to take into account first the " fusing " of the many experienced crews that served in the Force , and the pooling of operational expertise that followed the hard - won tactical procedures , and last but no means least the steady improvement of the boffinery devices that were tried and tested on the job by no less than Bennett in person .
Idiom: stake a claim (used idiomatically: yes)
Just because very few hotels have that many single rooms it does n't mean you should pay an arm and a leg for the privilege of being alone . Our policy is that , where rooms are available , they come at NO EXTRA COST . It 's simply a question of first come first served , so if you 're coming by yourself I should stake your claim now . Anyway , even if we ca n't find you a single , we 'll be more than happy to offer you our FREE service whereby we organise a share of a twin or triple room for you . We 're nice like that .
Idiom: in the loop (used idiomatically: no)
So , not surprisingly , economists are not in a good position to forecast how quickly it will end , either . Of ~ course , we all know the proximate causes of an economic crisis : people are not spending , because their incomes have fallen , their jobs are insecure , or both . But we can take it a step further back : people 's income is lower and their jobs are insecure because they were not spending a short time ago – and so ~ on , backwards in time , in a repeating feedback loop . It is a vicious circle , but where and why did it start ? Why did it worsen ?
Idiom: part company (used idiomatically: yes)
Sunset Slab ( VS 4b ) provides a good starting point for this brief tour . It displays one of the foremost characteristics of gritstone climbing , and one which is by no means confined to Froggatt : namely a dearth of protection!. In Sunset 's case you are acutely aware of this as the moves into the upper groove are made — definitely not a place to part company with the rock ! Despite being a serious lead for the grade , the climbing itself is reasonable and , although the 1978 guide flirted with an HVS tag — thereby causing traditionalist apoplexy!— Sunset remains a fine VS . Nobody ever said that a VS had to be lace - up , did they ?
Idiom: catch fire (used idiomatically: yes)
The force of the blast was such that skylights were blown in , and boiling hot mud and ashes rained down on those below decks , killing many and scalding others . The ‘ fiery blast’ , or nuee ardente , did not itself last long , but it set St Pierre ablaze . Some of the damage was done by the thousands of casks of rum which were stored in the town , and which exploded in the heat and caught fire immediately . The Roraima survivors described burning rum running down the streets and even into the sea , spreading out as far as the ship and causing small fires on her . The conflagration raged for many hours throughout the town , spreading rapidly through buildings already torn open by the blast , and with not a single person left alive to check it .
Idiom: dog eat dog (used idiomatically: yes)
Then Schlesinger , through his foreign eyes , sees New York as a rotten Big Apple , over - emphatically capturing the city 's brashness and indifference . A man lies on the sidewalk outside Tiffany 's , passers - by just stepping over him . This is the director 's immediate and obvious way of telling us ( and Buck ) that New York is a dog - eat - dog society . Everything and everybody in the city is depressing and vulgar . When Buck goes to a diner , he sits at a table opposite a creepy woman with a nervous tic who keeps running a grey rubber mouse over her face .
Idiom: behind the scenes (used idiomatically: yes)
This seems to have been the last of Hope 's involvement in actual building , and with the founding of the Saturday , he turned to journalism , although in 1865 the Institute of British Architects elected him as their President . He had been elected an Honorary Fellow in 1850 , and it is clear that Hope 's wealth and position were still of sufficient value to the profession that he became the only amateur , apart from Grey , to be the Institute 's President . He seems to have been shy and introspective , but liked it to be known that his was the power behind the scenes . It perhaps is typical of his approach that he held lavish dinner - parties at his home for the Ecclesiological Society , to which distinguished architects were invited . One of these was held on Friday , 4th June , 1858 , the day after he had been nominated a member of the Select Committee , when the guests included Scott , Cockerell , Charles Barry , Digby Wyatt and Street .
Idiom: on the face of it (used idiomatically: no)
' Good , because it seems , ' said the colonel , placing his monocle up to his left eye , ' that Prescott ' — he studied a buff form on the desk in front of him before continuing ' yes , Private Prescott , may have shot himself in the hand in order to avoid facing the enemy . According to Captain Trentham 's report , he was picked up with a single bullet wound in his right hand while lying in the mud only a few yards in front of his own trench . On the face of it such an action appears to be a simple case of cowardice in the face of the enemy . However , I was not willing to order the setting up of a court - martial before I had heard your version of what took place that morning . After all , he was in your section .
Idiom: out of order (used idiomatically: yes)
My mum , by the way , was ditched by my father before I was born . YOU may well believe , in your bright cocky little way , that you can run rings round your gullible mother and you may , indeed , be right about this character . But you and your gran are out of order with your plotting . Since you fancy yourselves as being women of great wisdom , sit down , the pair of you , and think it all through . Your mother , abandoned by your unknown father , had the job of bringing you up on her own .
Idiom: give up the ghost (used idiomatically: yes)
The jeep continued to bounce and surge along the rutted , forlorn track that led , Robyn prayed , to the barn and to help , for several more minutes , while she gripped the wheel and perched on the edge of her seat , peering through the rain for any signs of civilisation . And then it happened . With one last defiant surge of power the jeep finally gave up the ghost . Robyn banged her hand on to the steering - wheel , cursing violently as she did so , and then slumped despondently with her head on her arms for a moment and lived her only recurring nightmare — that one day she would be stranded in some unknown place in the pouring rain in this damned broken - down wreck of a jeep with no one to help her . She sat for maybe ten minutes staring gloomily out at the rain , which gave no sign of abating , knowing her options were limited to a choice of one .
Idiom: under the microscope (used idiomatically: yes)
Chemical analysis is usually employed to determine the materials from which an object is made , and often to identify trace elements which may give a clue to the origins and date of the object . With some pottery , chemical analysis can also be used to discover what the pottery vessel may have once contained or have been used for . ABOVE Under a microscope , the constituents of the clay or stone can be identified , and the original source of the material pinpointed . Petrological examination can be used on ceramic artefacts and on stone objects . By determining the composition of the object , it can be compared with natural sources of clay ( in the case of ceramics ) or stone and can indicate where the object originally came from .
Idiom: raise hell (used idiomatically: yes)
In this situation , it hardly ever helps if you start shouting or losing your cool . The best approach is to be patient and philosophical . If you arrive late , raise merry hell , and insult the stage crew you will certainly be remembered . However , if you are charming and efficient you may actually get booked again by the venue : Similarly , all sorts of things often go wrong on stage , and the golden rule here is not to communicate mistakes to the audience . The chances are that the punters only know an error has been made if the drummer decides to smirk at the guitarist , or the guitarist turns away from the audience to have a good laugh at the keyboard player .
Idiom: talk turkey (used idiomatically: yes)
A spectacular fireball ceremony marks the celebrations in Stonehaven , while large crowds traditionally gather in George Square in Glasgow and on Edinburgh 's Royal Mile . LIBYA Explorers talk turkey in the middle of the desert LASMO 's exploration crew try to make Christmas as traditional as possible , even though they are in the middle of rugged desert terrain and seasonal symbols such as sleighbells and snowmen seem a million miles away ! Night - time temperatures , though , are a reminder of the winter season .
Idiom: in the same breath (used idiomatically: yes)
' You would n't recognise the truth if you found it in your brandy glass ! ' Furiously , she hurled the accusation at him . Then , in the very same breath , she snatched up the toppled coffee - cup and flung the lukewarm contents in his face . Then she was turning on her heel and heading for the door , anxious to make a speedy escape . But as she reached the door , one hand on the door - handle , suddenly an iron band clamped round her arm .
Idiom: get it up (used idiomatically: no)
Yeah If I 'd No , no , but yeah it was , it was awful paper , but I mean you 'd got it up as long as you do n't look too closely , it 's got it 's own , some of have Can grandma have a look ? Can gran have a look ?
Idiom: in the short run (used idiomatically: yes)
But it hardly prevented conciliatory answers . In the long run , one may see the seeds of a secularized universe . But in the short run , as John Donne observed , men lived and believed just as they had before . The universe had , after all , been of unimaginable size before . The smallness of the earth was arguably felt more vividly in the medieval than the modern system , for there was then an absolute standard of comparison — the immense size of the outermost sphere .
Idiom: my foot! (used idiomatically: yes)
' Yes . I gather he had an ' artistic disagreement ' with Paul Lexington . ' ' Artistic disagreement ' — my foot ! You should have seen the contract Lexington tried to get him to sign . ' Charles was glad to have his surmise confirmed .
Idiom: jump through hoops (used idiomatically: no)
GERRY ECKERSLEY Organizer Voice over It 's billed as a dog agility extravaganza , as hundreds of pets compete across the Three Counties showground in Malvern . Over the next six days the dogs will be leaping over hurdles , jumping through hoops , and careering through tunnels . Their performances are being timed , and on Sunday morning the pick of the bunch will compete for the title of Britain 's most agile dog . Almost all breeds are here … although Border collies tend to dominate the proceedings .
Idiom: get the better of (used idiomatically: yes)
Certainly , they rarely threatened to win the match , though Dave Kirkwood — one of four former Hearts players in the Airdrie ranks — missed the most clear - cut chance of the game in the closing minutes . But with the apparently ageless Walter Kidd running around with John Robertson safely tucked away in his back pocket , the home side never looked like conceding a goal . Games between the sides in the past have seen brawn get the better of brain , even in good conditions . On Saturday with a gale blowing from one end of the pitch to the other , it was always going to be a battle between two sets of players who are never content just to hold the jacket when the going gets tough . The wind - chill factor was obvious , but the wind - skill factor was non - existent and a series of nasty vendettas sprung up all over the pitch .
Idiom: grind to a halt (used idiomatically: yes)
Or we tend to Yes it does ! grind to a halt ! But not , but not as much as on the electrical systems . Well no !
Idiom: rough edges (used idiomatically: yes)
To look at the fingerplate above the handle . To look at the screws . There are glints in the grooves , a few rough edges , that show that these screws are often loosened . Two small scratches appear on the fingerplate itself , beside the screws , where the screwdriver sometimes slipped . Ludo is conscientious .
Idiom: fit the bill (used idiomatically: yes)
The drop in inflation took every City commentator by surprise . Even now , many analysts think the improvement too good to be true , and expect inflation to rebound when the effects of devalued sterling work right through to the shops . When tax does not fit the bill A survey has found that £ 86 m was paid to , or collected by , the taxman in error this year . IAN HARPER investigates
Idiom: free rein (used idiomatically: yes)
Doctors have never found it easy to go along with reform and were dragged , kicking and screaming , into the Bevan - style NHS in the first place . On this occasion , their leaders have dragged their heels at every stage , without giving any of the ideas a chance . One of the main arguments for giving GPs and hospitals freer rein is that they will pioneer the innovations that lead to swifter change . It would be a shame if those doctors opposed to the reforms had once again got it wrong . Another change of direction — rather than building and extending what has been been achieved during the past few years — could lead to yet another thoroughly dispiriting time for patients , and for those who work in the NHS .
Idiom: on the horn (used idiomatically: no)
No . And and would have a good time playing it , cos i There 's enough there , but it 's not you know Alternatively , the chairman could do it on his horn , ca n't he ? Yes , well .. Or or or the vice chairman could do it on alto clarinet and give somebody else a clarinet part to play .
Idiom: beat the daylights out of (used idiomatically: yes)
Singlestaff ? Fisting ? You name it , I 'll take you on , and what 's more I 'll take you on , and what 's more I 'll beat the daylights out of you , into the bargain . " This was n't a fair challenge , Harry being more than a head taller than Sam and built like an ox . Martha said : " And what if I do n't agree ? "
Idiom: to the letter (used idiomatically: yes)
I on p. 21 . Figures I and 2 show sample letters . In some cases the response to your letter or telephone call will be a definite appointment to come for an interview . If you have written in response to an advertisement they may ask you to telephone to arrange a suitable time for the interview . If so make sure your telephone call is an organized one ( see p. 18 above ) .
Idiom: go native (used idiomatically: yes)
Third , the ‘ New English’ settlers who had been given land by the Tudors in a number of plantations . Spenser was a member of this third group . What A View of the Present State of Ireland saves its worst condemnation for is those Old English who had ‘ degenerated’ and gone native even to the point of abandoning their original names and taking Gaelic ones . For Spenser they become even more malicious to the English than the ‘ mere’ Irish . Eudoxus initially is shocked by this possibility : ‘ Is it possible that any should so far grow out of frame that they should in so short a space quite forget their country and their own names?’ .
Idiom: heart of gold (used idiomatically: yes)
From which I deduce that it 's the same old scenario , do n't you?’ ‘ What scenario 's that , exactly?’ ‘ The one where all the male characters are foulmouthed and lecherous with only one thing on their minds , and the females are all patient , suffering , submissive angels with hearts of gold.’ ‘ Oh , that one.’ ‘ Sometimes , old boy — and I speak as one who has changed a good many nappies in his time and is not a total stranger to either the washing - up bowl or the kitchen stove — sometimes I wish we were still living in the good old bad old days.’
Idiom: in the blink of an eye (used idiomatically: yes)
He unwrapped it , and sniffed it . ‘ What do you suppose this cake has in it?’ From animosity , to electricity , to discussing cake ingredients in the blink of an eye . ‘ I have n't a clue,’ she retorted , ‘ but it 's wonderful.’ He set his piece aside .
Idiom: up and running (used idiomatically: yes)
He thinks they show great promise . The equipment will be sent out to Romania on Thursday morning . If all goes according to plan the bakery should be up and running by May. The Romanians are singing the praises of the people who 've helped them . Atlantis blasts off with first British male on board
Idiom: tongue in cheek (used idiomatically: yes)
So but there it 's it 's a very interesting point there because a lot of our young boys now the Dow Holland Alan Munroes are riding more the American style . It 's an interesting point . I do n't think he 's right in what he says but I think it might have been a bit tongue in cheek as well . They certainly were n't saying it about Lester Piggott on Royal Academy a couple of years back either . No but I did say about it Lester Piggott on a few weeks ago .
Idiom: couch potato (used idiomatically: yes)
Sandra Maggs of Fimbra , who is organising the concert , is looking for firms or companies which would be willing either to provide sponsorship or to buy up a number of tickets for staff and guests . Get up and run ! All of you couch potatoes who were inspired by the Olympics to take more exercise in future , what about having a bash at the New York Marathon and raising funds for charity as well ? Whizz - Kidz , the movement for non - mobile children , is looking for 300 sponsored runners to pledge either a minimum of £ 1,250 which guarantees free entry and flight , or £ 2,250 which includes accommodation as well . There 's a prize of a Concorde ticket for two for the individual raising the most money overall .
Idiom: cut corners (used idiomatically: no)
Top off with a concrete mix to fix the supports securely Nail the cross members to join the two sides . To make the structure more rigid cut and fix four angled poles into the corners as shown to act as braces NEWS UPdate MAINTENANCE-FREE AND TROUBLE-FREE PLASTIC BOARDS
Idiom: fall short (used idiomatically: yes)
JENNY STRICKLAND / Play for Children Despite the fund - raisers ' best efforts there was no disguising the fact that Telethon ' 92 had n't lived up to expectations . The grand total of fifteen million pounds fell 7 million short of Telethon'90 , ratings were down and critics talked of the recession and compassion fatigue . But the ITV Network wo n't concede that 's why there 'll be no Telethon ' 94 . He says , .
Idiom: turn heads (used idiomatically: yes)
Leaning his arm along the wooden shelf , he stared moodily down into the fire . ' Leo ? ' she queried hesitantly . When he turned his head to look at her , his eyes flat and grey , she added in a little rush , ' I did n't feel anything for him . Nothing at all . ' ' But then you do n't feel anything for anyone else either , do you ? ' he asked indifferently .
Idiom: in the loop (used idiomatically: yes)
Connecting up and getting started is easy , although this time there are 128 patches to try out before deciding which ones to modify . The 128 are divided into four ' groups ' of 32 patches , and each group is further divided into eight banks of four patches — which explains why the ME-10 only needs four patch change and two bank change pedals . Each patch can contain up to ten effects , plus whatever 's in the external effects loop . Like the ME-6 the parameters can be selected and changed in seconds , and BOSS are to be congratulated on this . Of course , to keep the programming simple , a factor which many will see as a major advantage , there are limitations as to exactly how much any one effect can be adjusted .