Gooogr/pie_idioms huggingface dataset:
Idiom: turn a blind eye (used idiomatically: yes)
It can only appeal to be welcomed to the Friend 's breast ( 110 ) , to seek ‘ pity’ for its harmful deeds ( 111 ) . But worse still , just as the Poet and the Mistress connived at each other 's deception in 138 , just as the Poet connived at the Friend 's deception in 93 , so in 112 the Poet is inviting the Friend to complete the circle : ‘ For what care I who calls me well or ill , /So you o'er - green my bad , my good allow?’ The metaphor is unusual , drawing attention to the invitation to whitewash , cover up , turn a blind eye to evil . It is varied , later in the sonnet , with the traditional image of the adder , which is believed to be able to block its hearing ( ‘ my adder 's sense / To critic and to flatterer stoppéd are’ ) , but does so in order not to be deflected by charm or blandishments from destroying its prey . Whether or not Shakespeare was aware of that piece of lore , the corrupt nature of the invitation is made only too clear .
Idiom: do the right thing (used idiomatically: no)
Europe ’s Last Taboos BRUSSELS – You can always trust the Americans , Winston ~ Churchill said , because in the end they will do the right thing , after they have exhausted all other possibilities . For the last 18 months , this has been Europe ’s method for confronting its sovereign debt crisis as well : it has taken the necessary decisions , but always as a last resort . Once again , on July 21 , the eurozone ’s leaders proclaimed that what was previously unthinkable was , in fact , necessary .
Idiom: laugh all the way to the bank (used idiomatically: yes)
By JOHN KARTER FOLLOWERS of Clive Brittain are once again marvelling at bookmakers ' largesse over their assessment of tomorrow 's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe . The Newmarket trainer runs Top Class in the Longchamp spectacular and the faithful backing Brittain will expect to be laughing all the way to the bank as they help themselves to the generous 40 - 1 on offer . Like many in the sport , the men who make the odds view the bold Brittain as racing 's version of Don Quixote . What the cynics overlook , however , is that when Brittain tilts at windmills , it is the windmills that frequently come off second best .
Idiom: out of the blue (used idiomatically: yes)
In fact , his education is encyclopaedic and eclectic . He reads and digests material on a vast range of topics and picks the brains of most of the leading authorities . He trawls for advice and information from dozens of people , who find themselves invited to Kensington Palace quite out of the blue . The Princess has her own area of interest . Her concerns are much closer to home , much more for people and individuals than cosmic matters , which provides a perfect foil for her husband .
Idiom: for the time being (used idiomatically: no)
These neurons resemble simple cells of the mammalian visual cortex in responding optimally to elongated bars in a specific orientation . Their orientation tuning is broad , with the response dropping to half of its maximum when the orientation changes by 90 ° . Although it is tempting to suggest that analogous neurons are involved in the orientation discrimination of bees , this temptation should be resisted — at least for the time being . For one thing , the neurons in the dragonfly require moving bars to activate them , whereas bees are able to recognize stationary patterns . An octopus can be taught to discriminate between vertical and horizontal bars , but it is unable to learn the difference between the bars at + 45 ° and at -45 ° .
Idiom: go hand in hand (used idiomatically: yes)
The problem is increasing as more people live longer and is thus quite urgent for practical reasons . The change also raises important theoretical questions because reading by touch involves the same cognitive and linguistic skills as visual reading but uses a system which differs physically and in modality . The theoretical and practical aims of the proposed study go hand in hand . The study will test several hypotheses about the relation between perceptual and cognitive skills . Braille is a particularly useful tool for probing predictions from different models because it depends on fine discrimination of raised dot patterns , and a rule system of contractions .
Idiom: in the driving seat (used idiomatically: yes)
Amaya Lopez SNES - owning Mario fans , enviously eyeing Super Mario Land 2 on Game Boy , will feel a warm glow of contentment when Super Mario Kart goes on sale on Monday . Mario is in the driving seat of a funny little go - kart . On closer inspection it becomes clear that this is , in fact , Mario meets F - Zero , the super - fast , futuristic racing sim that took the SNES by storm — thanks to brilliant 3-D graphics and Mode 7 , the SNES 's 360-degree rotation feature . You can pick from the Mario World characters , including Mario , Princess , Luigi , Koopa Trooper , Donkey Kong , Toad , Bowser , and everyone 's favourite dinosaur , Yoshi .
Idiom: above board (used idiomatically: yes)
It suddenly seemed too … well , too coincidental.’ ‘ No , I think you 're wrong about Calder . I know he has a reputation for toughness that could match Martin 's any day , but the difference is that everything he does is legal and above board . There has never been any hint that he 's been involved in underhand dealings.’ ‘ I suppose you 're right.’
Idiom: out of line (used idiomatically: yes)
For example , you could slide the leading foot forwards and outwards and then throw your body - weight forwards , swinging the rear leg in and forwards in a shallow U - shaped movement . This means that you zig - zag from one side to the other , twisting your centre - line as you move . Practise this also in reverse mode , stepping back from the attack and simultaneously moving out of line . ( a ) Slide your front foot diagonally forwards ( b ) Bring the rear foot to it
Idiom: come to mind (used idiomatically: yes)
For the Oxford geologist William Buckland the flood was still constitutive of the earth 's physical history in the 1820s . The concept of separate creation , which Darwin found inadequate , had often been presented as a biblical view . It is this constitutive role of religious belief that so often comes to mind when the words science and religion are juxtaposed ; for the explanatory pretensions of the world 's religions have made them vulnerable to scientific advance . This is one reason why it has become routine among Christian writers to warn against a god - of - the - gaps . Past precedents indicate that conflict will assuredly arise , if statements about God are used to fill the gaps in scientific explanation .
Idiom: behind someone's back (used idiomatically: yes)
James said , getting up but still hunched over , ‘ a friend indeed!’ then noticing blood staining the white shirt cuff : ‘ Your knuckles , man … ’ ‘ It 's nothing.’ Midnight put his hand behind his back . ‘ That is ill - considered nonsense,’ Randall said , taking Midnight 's arm and examining the cut and the swelling . ‘ Any man with such a punch should guard against infection .
Idiom: on the face of it (used idiomatically: no)
After various negotiations between government departments , Wirral Council and Liverpool University , the Misuse of Drugs Research Project began in May 1985 . Our brief extended beyond looking at the prevalence of heroin use and included documenting the impact of the ' epidemic ' on the local community , evaluating service provision and recommending and updating a strategy for dealing with the negative effects of widespread heroin use . On the face of it , these early responses look most impressive : firm control of those involved in supplying and possessing drugs , an effort in the schools to dissuade young people from experimenting with drugs , and , finally , treatment and counselling faculties to help current users cope with this situation and eventually overcome their dependency . Indeed , putting together such a wide reaching programme so rapidly was only possible because of the high degree of inter - agency co - operation and commitment by local politicians , officers and professionals . It is the fact that Wirral 's heroin ' epidemic ' has continued despite these not inconsiderable official efforts that makes the writing of this book important for , as we shall see , this community 's heroin problem still resists official antidotes .
Idiom: take stock (used idiomatically: yes)
They found that the track - bed was still in good condition and that the well - preserved station house was inhabited by a local shepherd . On the subject of the ghost train , the shepherd was not prepared to make any comment . The two friends took stock of everything in the immediate vicinity . On their left was a field of sheep ; to their right was a grass field which appeared to be uninhabited . It was a perfect summer 's night , warm and still .
Idiom: make history (used idiomatically: yes)
GIRL DEFENDS RIGHT TO DIVORCE PARENTS By Echo reporter A 14-YEAR - OLD girl will make British legal history tomorrow when she defends her right to ' divorce ' her parents . The legal action began when lawyers Hart Brown and Co , of Farnham , Surrey , obtained a ' prohibited steps ' order from a Guildford County Court judge . Reconciliation
Idiom: have it both ways (used idiomatically: yes)
Now you ca n't have it both ways , surely ? Dave Girt , Leeds City Council . We 're not asking R P G two has to have it both ways if if that idea is er is there at all . Mr Williamson . Yes thank you chairman .
Idiom: wear the trousers (used idiomatically: yes)
Most holiday injuries we see are caused by scooter accidents . We do n't recommend you hire them . If you insist on doing so , wear tough full length trousers and shirt to minimise gravel rash , and make sure your chosen insurance allows treatment for low cc scooter hire injuries — ours does . Money Turkish Lira
Idiom: white hat (used idiomatically: yes)
A man with a white hat and brown shirt is behind a woman in red and is looking to the side
Idiom: rough and tumble (used idiomatically: yes)
For example , a general election for the House of Commons must be held at least every 5 years but only certain people have access to the vote and not all votes for different parties are of equal power in the absence of proportional representation making for a close correspondence between votes cast and seats won ; the House of Lords ( once a very powerful state institution ) can now only delay bills passed by the House of Commons ; the Prime Minister " must " come from the Commons ; and it is " expected " that a government will resign and call a general election if it is defeated in a vote of confidence on the floor of the House of Commons . 2 The constitution is actually in politics . No constitution is ever safe above the rough and tumble of political life . It is often the focal point for fundamental conflicts . It is , therefore , subject to change at moments of political crisis as particular interests scramble to shape the constitution and the rules of the political game to their own advantage .
Idiom: make the cut (used idiomatically: no)
AYLESBURY / Buckinghamshire WOBURN SANDS / Buckinghamshire Fire stations at Woburn Sands and Wolverton could be shut down if county councillors agree to make cuts in the fire service . But the county says it is trying hard to avoid cuts in that part of the budget . Tall people from all over the country met up over the weekend for the first - ever gathering of Britain 's first Tall Persons ' Club . The response by ' tallies'as they like to be known was so good that at least a hundred had to be turned away .
Idiom: get to grips with (used idiomatically: no)
The first thing that strikes you about this program is Top Level 's evident desire to make it as friendly as possible . Open up one of the applications and you 're greeted with the usual menu bar at the top of the screen , beneath which is a nice toolbar , complete with colourful icons . This really helps you get to grips with the program , which is vital , given that it 's aimed at first timers and the documentation is n't the best in the world . The big difference between Complete Works and the other packages reviewed here is the appearance of entry forms and form designer icons when you first load up . These are designed to make database entry easy .
Idiom: larger than life (used idiomatically: yes)
The most popular dude ranch states with British holidaymakers are Arizona , Colorado and Wyoming . My own favourite , though , is Texas — largely because of the people . Believe everything you hear about Texans : they are larger than life : noisy , and inexhaustibly friendly . At the Dixie Dude Ranch near the town of Bandera in the Texas hill country it was clear that my arrival was to be the excuse for a night out . Half a dozen of us piled into an old station wagon driven by Clay Conoly , the rancher , and headed into town .
Idiom: marching orders (used idiomatically: yes)
The hour - long reception in an annexe of the castle was as modest as the service : vegetable soup and wholemeal - bread sandwiches — with a little champagne . By 5 pm , the bridal pair were speeding south to the Princess 's Gatcombe Park estate in the Cotswolds . There , Anne 's first husband , too , had got his orders — marching orders . Captain Mark Phillips had been expected to remain for some time in his cottage on the estate , where he has lived since the marriage broke up three years ago . But that meant Husband No 1 might , embarrassingly , bump into Husband No 2 .
Idiom: in the black (used idiomatically: no)
The Cotswolds villages with their honey-coloured buildings are worth exploring , and the towns of Worcester , Hereford , Gloucester and Lichfield whose magnificent medieval cathedrals dominate the skyline . Coventry has a marvellous modern cathedral completed in the 1960's next to the ruins of the old . Industrial heritage is the highlight of Ironbridge Gorge in Shropshire and the Black Country Museum in Dudley , working museums demonstrating the skills of the 18th and 19th centuries . The crystal glassware factories at Stourbridge offer the chance to see glass manufactured and marvellous factory shop bargains . Stoke-on-Trent , the ‘ Potteries ’ and the lovely Peak District are an hour 's drive away to the north .
Idiom: like clockwork (used idiomatically: yes)
OSHKOSH 92 had to be seen to be believed , it was everything that any aviation enthusiast could ever hope for , a unique mix of every form of aviation on this planet , from a USAF KC–135 that performed fly - bys to the Experimental Aircraft Association 's Ryan NYP monoplane Spirit of St Louis replica , from a privately owned NDN–1 T Firecracker N2157C ( owned by Richard Slaney from Eugene , Oregon ) to a 1935 built Waco YMF–5 C – GIBF , and from the latest homebuild designs to a staggering collection of warbirds . On the first day of the event an awe - inspiring 41 T–28 Trojans were present , with more arriving during the week ! The organisers of the annual EAA Convention , held at Wittman Regional Airport , Oshkosh , Wisconsin , have got things down to a fine art , the event runs like clockwork , in fact it would probably do some airshow organisers in Europe a power of good to pay a visit to Oshkosh and see for themselves how fly - ins , airshows and ground exhibitions can , and should , be run . This year 's event , the 40th of its type to be held , proved once again that Oshkosh is without doubt the largest aviation event of its kind in the world . With an estimated 14,500 aircraft visiting the Convention during its week long run , Wittman 's 6 mile flightline is crammed to capacity , and yet everything is in a controlled , orderly environment .
Idiom: off the wall (used idiomatically: yes)
The wine however , did not improve and we ordered a bottle of house red , an ' 85 Bordeaux Supérieur which tasted distinctly user - friendly after our step into the unknown . It went down well with plump rabbit served with deep - fried julienne basket of fennel , rack of lamb with aubergine , and turbot in a creamy tarragon sauce . By now we felt ready to re - address the Mercurey problem , and suggested the wine waiter taste the ' unusual , original ' and generally off - the - wall liquid for himself . He did , and with a most impressive gargling technique rarely heard outside a waste disposal unit , coming up for air to declare the stuff just as peculiar as could be expected , ' as no two bottles are ever the same ' . Despite offers of another bottle , we declared a truce and comforted ourselves by sharing a strawberry and raspberry gratinée , the fresh fruit beached in a hot lake of custard and centred with a melting raspberry sorbet : definitely my desert island dish .
Idiom: out of order (used idiomatically: yes)
As deputy Speaker Michael Morris told MPs at the first sitting of the line - by - line committee stage in January : ‘ I must emphasise that this bill does not ratify the treaty ; it makes changes in domestic law consequential upon the treaty.’ Ratification of treaties is the prerogative of the executive , and the formalities are concluded by the Queen on advice from her ministers . In other words the bill before the Commons is designed to implement , not ratify , the treaty , not least because amendments which alter the terms of the treaty are also out of order . The aim is that ratification and the Queen 's assent may take place at the same time . The point , though Hurd did not put it this way , is that Labour 's amendment 27 , seeking to scupper Major 's triumph in excluding Britain from the social chapter , was a complete red herring .
Idiom: make or break (used idiomatically: yes)
I did n't think I 'd be able to keep my sanity or my family if it happened again , but there was no way I was going to let him make me sign for a loan I did n't want . I went to see a debt counsellor and she agreed to come to the bank with me . It was a make or break meeting and I was scared that I might end up getting violent — I was bunging it all up , trying to keep my mind balanced . When we left the meeting , I should have been punching the air with joy . I 'd got everything I wanted .
Idiom: in the short run (used idiomatically: yes)
Consider Figure 7.3 . The AD schedule shifts upwards . In Keynesian economics , this increase in aggregate demand occurring at an initial state of full employment will simply raise prices : there will be no output response even in the short run . The economy moves from point A to point C and y never exceeds y * ; . Not so in new classical economics .
Idiom: on board (used idiomatically: yes)
On December 31 , 1600 the East India Trading Company received its royal charter to move into the lucrative Indian spice trade . This had previously been the monopoly of Portugal and Spain , but they were still in disarray following the defeat of the Armada in 1588 . The company had some of the finest ships afloat , on board which pay and conditions were far better than on regular ships of the line . Many officers resigned their commissions to take up jobs with the new company . Only then did the navy begin calling itself the Senior Service — reference to the fact that it was around long before the East India Trading Company .
Idiom: have been around (used idiomatically: no)
7 How long has homoeopathic medicine been in existence ? Homoeopathy has been around for nearly two hundred years . It was formulated by Dr Samuel Hahnemann , a German physician , about the year 1806 . The principle of treatment of like by like , however , had been enunciated by Hippocrates in the fifth century BC , but it had been forgotten for centuries until rediscovered by Hahnemann .
Idiom: under the table (used idiomatically: no)
The road gang had turned up unexpectedly that afternoon and had laid and rolled more than two hundred yards of hot tarmac from the main building all the way around to the other side of the restaurant block ; now the place did n't look quite so much like a building site any more , and winter opening seemed more of a possibility . It had made for a lively few hours but now that they 'd gone the place seemed oddly , unnaturally quiet again . He did n't know when they 'd be back ; all he knew was that his boss had some kind of private deal going with the gang foreman of a motorway sub - contractor , and the boys always appeared without notice , worked at the speed of practised moonlighters , and probably got their money in a plain envelope passed under a pub table somewhere . There were five of them , and whenever they arrived they came up the woodland track on a big spreader wagon with a battered old van bouncing along behind . They were as ugly as sin and they had no conversation , and he missed them already .
Idiom: fall off the back of a lorry (used idiomatically: yes)
Another runner more intelligent than most , mingled exclusively with the dealers . This was a wise move . He was only 18 years old , but was making quite a market on the side in watches and jewellery that he would jokingly claim " had fallen off the back of a lorry " . He seemed very streetwise for a kid who had just left school . He belonged there alright .
Idiom: lay a finger on (used idiomatically: no)
She turned , eyes flashing . ‘ I detest you . Do n't you ever lay a finger on me again , or , so help me , I 'll see you live to regret it!’ Travis stared down at her in disdain . ‘ OK , just what will satisfy your ego and get you to see sense ?
Idiom: high and low (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ And it was so windy the tent nearly blew away!’ ‘ Some of the tasks were very difficult’ The task did n't stop here — Fiona also had to write up a detailed log of the trip , complete with samples , photographs and complex scientific data showing when the river had high and low tides and why it flowed in a certain direction . It took Fiona , who has an attention span of only one or two hours , many days of determined effort to finish . The next category called for meticulous historical research , which Down 's Syndrome people would not normally be expected to achieve and , initially Fiona was rather daunted by the task .
Idiom: small print (used idiomatically: yes)
The mess sergeant arrived with a brief respite : Captain Apgood was at the back door . They sat on stubby pillars at the bottom of a short flight of steps leading to the parade square . The security officer handed over a bunch of small prints and lit a cigar . ‘ Not very exciting , I 'm afraid . Looks like just a test strip .
Idiom: have been around (used idiomatically: no)
Could the Santa Cruz Operation Inc go public and get acquired ? Think about it . Meanwhile , some quarters are wondering why Sun Microsystems Inc has n't been around to kick SCO 's tyres . Arnet Corp , Nashville , Tennessee , has signed Tech Data Inc to distribute its fax and I / O boards in the US : it has a new X - Windows facsimile viewer programme for Intel iAPX-86 Unix systems : prices start at $ 1,300 . Meanwhile , it has appointed Janet Shelton OEM sales manager and has a new director of marketing , Fred Berry , who joins from Emulex Corp.
Idiom: get away with murder (used idiomatically: yes)
In most cases wood is used in bending and the result of gradual crushing on the compression side of a beam is to transfer load to the tension side . In this way , the nominal stress in a wooden beam before actual collapse occurs may be up to twice the true compressive stress . It is this which makes a structure made out of timber such a safe one , generally one can very nearly get away with murder . Again , timber is noisy stuff and it will frighten the wits out of you before it is in any real danger of breaking . Sailplanes are often launched by means of half a mile or so of wire , reeled in by a winch .