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Idiom: take liberties (used idiomatically: yes)
It had all been Mum . He came back and crouched by her side , staring at the garden as he spoke . ' I took the liberty of calling , ' he said . ' Dad ! ' she interrupted him . ' You can come any time .
Idiom: curry favour (used idiomatically: yes)
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Idiom: get a move on (used idiomatically: yes)
Look ! It does look funny . I think you better get a move on , it sounds like your brother 's coming . Does n't matter . Alright .
Idiom: in the swim (used idiomatically: yes)
It does not mean that maggots are the best bait for bream . Practically every angler throws in bread groundbait , whatever hookbait he uses , so it is always a good bet that a bread bait will be successful . On the other hand , where maggots are regularly fed into the water in swims which bream frequent , it very often happens that they take over completely and all other baits , including bread , are ignored almost entirely . So choose your hookbait , and consequently the bait with which you will be pre - baiting , according to what is used most often on that particular water . You can use your favourite bait , if you have one , when you fish a water which is little fished by anyone else .
Idiom: below par (used idiomatically: yes)
The yield to maturity in this case is 8.42 per cent . This is below the yield to average life . The reason is that the bond is trading below par and the redemption schedule has the effect of shortening the period over which the capital gain arises , thereby enhancing yield . An alternative to making yield calculations based on average life is to make them based on equivalent life . The equivalent life of a bond is defined as the weighted average redemption date using the present values of relative redemption cash flows as weights .
Idiom: by the book (used idiomatically: no)
Ben Johnson — drugs claim Family history trail guide ANYONE interested in doing research in Essex into their family history should find the task made easier by a book newly published by the county Record Office . Essex Family History : A Genealogist 's Guide to the Essex Record Office provides information about the records and using them . It includes a list of all Anglican and non - conformist parish registers of baptisms , marriages and burials deposited with the office , as well as details on census returns , wills , election records and many more useful sources .
Idiom: sick to death (used idiomatically: yes)
That might genuinely do some good , eh Stuart ? F — ing hell , she ca n't be Elton John every day ! I 'm also sick to death of patronising DJ shits like Simon Bates saying that Sinead is ill and that when she is being nice , she is the loveliest person in the world . Well , she is a woman , so perhaps she should n't have a strong point of view . People are really suffering because of the church and we need Sinead O'Connor to state that fact .
Idiom: go hand in hand (used idiomatically: yes)
The Birse Group notched up a £ 750 000 saving on insurance premiums through improving their systematic management of health and safety . It is clearly in an organisation 's interests to be as aware as possible of its weaknesses , both for major accidents , and , since a fair proportion of major accidents are spawned from minor mishaps which themselves cause losses , to invest in accident prevention , and strategies for managing safety . The commercial incentive to reduce minor incidents therefore goes hand in hand with incentives to reduce major accidents . There are some infamous examples which illustrate the need for comprehensive strategies . For fatal accidents such as the Herald of Free Enterprise and the Clapham Rail disasters , the immediate causes were attributed to equipment failures or human errors .
Idiom: under the microscope (used idiomatically: yes)
Similarly , concentric lines radiating from the central pip on the base of a Roman silver dish reveal that it was finished on a lathe ( fig . 5.9 ) , and the impressions left by the craftsman 's hammer can be seen on the sides of a brass Islamic jug . Where none of these clues are apparent , the answer may sometimes be found by examining the internal structure of the metal itself . Polished metal looks as smooth and featureless as glass to the naked eye but , unlike glass , it is a crystalline material ; it solidifies as a network of tiny grains which can be seen if the metal is etched with a dilute acid and examined under a microscope ( fig . 5.11a ) . If a lump of cast metal is hammered and annealed , the structure will be modified ( fig . 5.1 lb ) . The microstructure seen is influenced by the composition of the metal and the treatment it has received .
Idiom: on the cards (used idiomatically: no)
Michael : Younger than I thought , certainly ! And is marriage number eight on the cards ? Elizabeth : I hope that one day before I die , I 'll marry again , but I do n't have anybody in mind , no .
Idiom: buy time (used idiomatically: yes)
It was as if Jack had driven her , herded her into this enlightenment , and a terrible pleasure had come to her aid . Now she could , for a while , rest with her achievement , which was something so much greater and more mysterious than just having uttered a pack of lies , and let what was to happen next gradually formulate itself . She had bought time , a resting - place , a space . There were now many possibilities . Perhaps she would simply lead him on and on into some dark chamber of doubt and fear .
Idiom: in hot water (used idiomatically: yes)
But even for the sake of seeing them again , I never longed to be back … . I wrote to them , saying only : ' I am well and happy . ' I sent money and a small gift for Harry : ' if you can speak to him , that is — he will have been in enough hot water already on my account … ' I said that I would try and secure a poste restante in London . They were to tell him that I loved him …
Idiom: below par (used idiomatically: yes)
These are long - term bonds issued by the UK Government , and so a safe investment . If they are near to maturity then the yield will reflect short - term interest rates , though again the gross yield will be lower than on money market instruments . There is no CGT on the difference between the purchase and sale / redemption price ( provided that they are held as investments and not on trading account ) , and this can enhance the after - tax yield of low coupon gilts near to maturity if they are trading at below par . The yield on gilts that are some years from maturity will reflect long - term interest rates . Other bonds .
Idiom: head south (used idiomatically: yes)
It was from this little hill Wainwright obtained his view of the Lake District which altered the whole course of his life . Hopefully , from here you 'll see many of the fantastic hills you 've walked during the course of the circuit . To finish off your walk head south from the hill top to Windermere Railway Station ( 0.5 miles ) . Escape Route none .
Idiom: pull a face (used idiomatically: no)
‘ Well , you can take Donald to the common for his walk and tell the girls you 'll be along to play presently . You 'll have plenty of time.’ Christine pulled a face . She loved her baby brother , and she quite liked taking him out in his pram — but not when she had more interesting things to do , as she had this afternoon . Mummy , however , was very firm about it , and so Christine rather sulkily pushed Donald in his pram along the lane to the common .
Idiom: fly in the face of (used idiomatically: yes)
So , not only is conductive education theoretically unproven but also practically unsubstantiated . I would go further and suggest that it is also ideologically unsound . Its constant , uncritical use of the concept of ‘ normality’ and its insistence on adapting individuals rather than environments flies in the face of much social scientific and educational wisdom , and , more importantly , the expressed wishes of many disabled people who want society to change , not themselves . Unsound ideology can quickly turn into oppression and Dr Hari 's views are certainly oppressive to a large number of disabled people . In one example , she endorses orthofunction as a way of teaching people with a spinal injury to walk , and adds that ‘ teaching must restore the will of the individual to do so’ .
Idiom: over the hill (used idiomatically: yes)
My favourite Benbecula loch is Ba Alasdair , at the south end of the island ; it lies to the north of a narrow , twisting track that leads north and then eastwards from the B891 ; about fifteen minutes , easy walk from the road . A brackish loch , into which sea - trout charge , when the tide is right . Linked to Ba Alasdair by a feeder stream , just north over the hill at the head of the loch , there is an absolutely classic trout water , known locally as Bluebell Loch . In spring and early summer , some of the little islands here are a stunning mass of bluebells . A beautiful place .
Idiom: in the flesh (used idiomatically: yes)
Poor old Jimmy!’ ‘ I ca n't help feeling , to revert for a moment,’ said Dyson , ‘ that television is rather more my metier . I do think that one can put one 's ideas over rather more forcefully and precisely when one 's present in the flesh , with all one 's conversational resources to hand.’ ‘ Poor old Jimmy!’ said Gareth Holmroyd . ‘ It 's a funny thing,’ said Bob , emerging from his silence again .
Idiom: take a bow (used idiomatically: no)
Having seen him , she found it impossible to drag her eyes away from him , and her pulse seemed to be racing at twice its normal rate , making a complete nonsense of her breathing control . A tiny voice of reason in her mind kept trying to convince her he was there only to bring her some new information about the court case , but her ridiculous heart refused to listen , all but taking wings within her as she sang . Finally she reached the last notes , and took a final bow , practically flinging the microphone at Candy , who had stepped on stage to act as compère . ' I suppose this was your doing too ! ' Candy chuckled delightedly .
Idiom: laughing stock (used idiomatically: yes)
False idols JESUS JONES Kentish Town Town And Country Club IT 'S FUNNY how Hawkwind 's ultra - happy laser shows have gotten really hip again while the Hawks themselves remain a laughing stock to most people . The Jesus Jones show employees enough lights to rival the Blackpool illuminations , while the stage is decked out in a tin - foil type substance — all very ' 70s . ‘ Are … you … satisfied?’ inquires vocalist Mike Edwards in his best piss - take cabaret voice .
Idiom: in someone's pocket (used idiomatically: yes)
Now she watched as he prepared the tools of his trade . He adjusted the slings on the Greeners ' canvas cases so that he could wear one slung across his chest and the other across his back . The yellow silk square that Steve had given him was in his back pocket ; eight boxes of buckshot in each saddlebag ; binoculars in his combat jacket ; two rolls of inch - wide parcel tape ; fifty feet of light line ; steel hammer and hall a dozen steel spikes ; spare combat jacket and two pairs of jungle trousers ; for night work , black cotton roll - neck , black tracksuit bottoms and black cotton gloves ; slacks and a light jumper for Mariana . She watched as he adjusted the string of red coral beads through the shammy pouch that held his throwing - knife . He fastened the beads round his neck , arranging the knife so that it rested hidden between his shoulder blades .
Idiom: tie the knot (used idiomatically: no)
The couple had been inseparable since they first went to live at the home . Arriving within a week of each other they enjoyed coach trips , summer holidays and parties . Love blossomed on a summer holiday in Morecambe and they decided to tie the knot . The couple have spent the past six months buying furniture for their rooms within the Godfrey Ermen Home and are considering a belated honeymoon . And they revealed how the secret of a happy marriage is compromise .
Idiom: under the influence (used idiomatically: yes)
I do not find that the refusal as made evinced a settled intention on her part to persist in that refusal even if it is injurious to her health and when the best interests for her health require that blood be transfused to her . Given that she is now at this moment incapable of giving or refusing a consent to the treatment which it is necessary in her interests , perhaps to save her life and certainly to advance her cure , I do not find myself satisfied that the refusal is a continuing one , evincing a settled intention on her part to persist in it and accepting , as I do , the father 's evidence that she would rather have blood than die , I declare that it shall be lawful for the hospital , in the circumstances prevailing , to administer blood to her , that being in her best interests . In essence Ward J. found that the physical and mental state of Miss T. on the Sunday afternoon and evening were such that , although she was undoubtedly under the influence of her mother , she was capable of reaching and did reach a decision as to her own treatment . However he went on to find that Miss T. was lulled into a sense of false security by hospital staff and that she was misinformed as to the availability and effectiveness of alternative procedures . Against this background and his assessment of the shallowness of Miss T. 's acceptance of the beliefs of the Jehovah 's Witnesses , he construed Miss T. 's refusal of treatment by blood transfusion as not extending to the question of whether or not she should receive transfusions in the extreme situation which had arisen .
Idiom: fall by the wayside (used idiomatically: no)
I returned once more to my geometry books . First , I needed to know whether the axis running through the circle centres continued to the church at Bishops Cannings . These three points were the bedrock of the idea of the axis connecting the three points and if they did n't hold up , the other targets would fall by the wayside . Fortunately the maths for this is quite simple . I already had the grid coordinates for both circles and centres and Bishops Cannings church .
Idiom: on the double (used idiomatically: yes)
Around his shoulders the famous cloak , the redingote gris . Thiercelin and Epitot saluted smartly as he passed , but he did not see them , nor even his entourage . His eyes were focussed straight ahead , on the double row of lights : watchfires and flares . His men : his army . He rode to take their tribute like a Roman general in triumph , and the cry ‘ Vive l'Empereur!’ rose again and again , first from the nearest troops , then from afar .
Idiom: rain or shine (used idiomatically: yes)
Like it or not , you are in truth of the commonalty — the orphaned daughter of a poor washerwoman . You are wearing a cloak such as was worn every day by the likes of your mama , your grandmama and yourself . From childhood to grave , come rain or shine , joy or sorrow , but for a miracle , you yourself would have worn such garb to keep out the cold , the heat and the rain . ' Yet still you smile like a bride going to meet her bridegroom ! ' she murmured . ' But you are not a bride — oh dear me nay ! ' TIS the other who is the bride , the one called Anne .
Idiom: off the beaten track (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ I do n't care about what it 's worth,’ insists Bob . ‘ What matters is we live in a building we love.’ Bob and Beryl live just off the beaten tracks best and C&A special promotion What can I wear ?
Idiom: leave well alone (used idiomatically: yes)
‘ The steps are perfectly safe,’ said Edward , with considerable emphasis . ‘ You 're getting a proper old woman , John , seeing danger where there is none . I sha n't come criticising your healing methods , though I gather that some of them leave much to be desired , so I 'd be obliged if you left well alone in my field.’ He strode off across the green to his home , leaving John fuming . ‘ Pompous ass!’ said John to the retreating back .
Idiom: come clean (used idiomatically: yes)
The tube trains are already packed during the rush hour , and there is no proposal in the Bill to ensure that extra services are provided . Both below ground and above it , the traffic implications will be absolutely massive . I have explained why I think that the Government should come clean on the financing of the project and why the traffic and congestion implications of the proposals will be enormously painful for the King 's Cross area . In addition to all that , my constituents will have to put up with untold damage to their lives , homes , shops and other properties — both immediately and in the years to come . It is worth reminding the House what the Bill , if enacted in its present form , would involve : the loss of 83 homes , the displacement of 326 residents , the demolition of four listed buildings , the destruction of well over 10 acres of property in two conservation areas , the destruction of a two - acre inner - city nature reserve of great value to the local community , the loss of 168 workplaces providing 1,620 jobs , the loss of 58 shops , 38 of which provide key services to local people , the diversion of a major traffic artery for a period of three years , a doubling of the number of rail passengers and a doubling of the number of cars and taxis coming to King 's Cross and St. Pancras during the morning peak hour .
Idiom: jump to conclusions (used idiomatically: yes)
The National Autistic Society will now operate a phone line for families in the region affected by autism . For parents who 've already been helped by the society it 's proved to be lifeline . She says when other people see a badly behaved child they jump to the wrong conclusions . It 's nice to know that you 're not the only family . More than eighty thousand people in Britain are autistic .
Idiom: on the wagon (used idiomatically: no)
A lamb 's fleece was sprawled in the middle of the stage . Standing at the top of the steps , Gabriel held out his hand , thinking to feel rain . But what he had taken at first for raindrops on the wagon floor were actually pennies , halfpennies and farthings scattered everywhere . In a leather purse hung on the handle of the loft door were eight bright shillings . Lucie , Izzie , the musicians and the playmaster set about gathering up the presents without a word .
Idiom: out of the question (used idiomatically: yes)
In determinist terms , this is explained by the virtually infinite complexity of different constellations of different causal variables in individual cases . In principle these constellations are knowable , and criminal behaviour fully predictable . In practice it is always out of the question : there is always a residuum of unpredictability . Similarly , moderate versions of indeterminism ( especially the classical version ) allow a degree of predictability : although we are seen as making free choices , this does not preclude the specification of circumstances that influence choices in a particular direction . But again , there is always a residuum of unpredictability ; we can always opt to choose not to be influenced in the predicted direction .
Idiom: crystal clear (used idiomatically: yes)
Three days ago she had refused her final chance of giving it for love . And now , before she had to get up again , to go downstairs and face the mockery and malice which awaited her , before she had to compose herself and complete her walk up the hill to see bridal , virginal Miss Dallam , she closed her eyes and thought , with pure agony in her mind , and in her heart , and in her soul , of Daniel . Gemma Dallam was married on a perfect December morning of silver frost and bright , crystal - clear sunshine . The bride herself remaining calm throughout , her mother , who had prayed so ardently for this day , finding herself utterly overcome by it ; having slept not a wink , of course , the night before and melting into tears — of anxiety , of joy , of overwrought nerves — the moment she got out of bed ; unable , no matter how hard she tried , to do her own soft , fair hair to her satisfaction and suffering a sudden and quite dreadful conviction that the powder - blue taffeta she had ordered from Miss Ernestine Baker was somehow not right . " There is something the matter with it , " she told her maid , her eyes swimming with tears again .
Idiom: plain sailing (used idiomatically: yes)
Sandwith made a rare error midway round the first lap when he clipped a corner and lost speed . Spink quickly moved around the leader , who was fighting to retain control , and drew steadily away . Once he was at the front it was plain sailing for the Pagid UK sponsored Vauxhall driver , who finished four seconds clear . Local drivers dominated the Colway Tyres class . Steve Williams , from Seamer , took victory from Stokesley driver Geoff Wilson and Whitby 's Nick Botham .
Idiom: lie low (used idiomatically: no)
Second , there must be a constant supply of water to the sward even during long spells of dry weather . Third , the ground must be well drained to prevent it being poached by the animals . These conditions are best met in low - lying areas that were once marshland , and which still lie above a plentiful water table . The most famous of these fattening pastures are in Northamptonshire , Leicestershire , and Rutland ; others are in North Somerset , parts of Norfolk , the Severn Valley , Northumberland , and eastern Scotland . Many of these areas lie too wet in winter for arable farming , and thus lend themselves to bought - in herds of cattle for summer fattening .
Idiom: the icing on the cake (used idiomatically: yes)
Its first post - cold war opportunity has been President Bush 's occupation of Panama in December 1989 . It was a vision which had been enthusiastically supported by the Thatcher government in London . In this context , the current postwar peace proposals now being advanced in Western capitals are merely the icing on the global security cake . The basic concern has been to demonstrate that regimes , such as that in Iraq , can no longer threaten this new dispensation of global power . The new system is to be sustained by a single super - power which , even if officially bankrupt , can still call on the financial resources of its wealthy clients and allies to support its global security activities .
Idiom: have a heart (used idiomatically: no)
Personal supervision . West Bromwich Moat House Hotel C Ideally located at the heart of the country 's motorway network for national or international travel connections , this modern 180 bedroomed hotel , conference and banqueting centre offers a warm friendly welcome in comfortable surroundings to the discerning traveller . Birmingham City and the International Convention Centre are only 4 miles away . Westfield Court Hotel E
Idiom: nuts and bolts (used idiomatically: yes)
Some 1,200 people died in the Hindu - Muslim riots that followed . This spring the BJP is trying to portray itself differently . Never before interested in the nuts and bolts of public policy , the BJP has set up study groups to define the party 's position on such communally uncharged questions as water supply and the ( for Hindus , low - caste ) leather trade . At the annual meeting of the Confederation of Indian Industry in April , L.K. Advani , a BJP bigwig who is the prime minister presumptive should the party come to power , gave a speech in which he flayed Mr Rao 's government for not moving fast enough on economic reform . The BJP is the true believer in liberalisation , Mr Advani claimed .