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Where will you be? Anywhere UK & IrelandUnited StatesOnline slangBusiness jargon
Expressions you’ll hear in the US — distinctly American usage first, then widespread staples.
under glass
protected or preserved
under lock and key
Kept safe and secure
under no circumstances
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
under one roof
Living together in the same house
under one's hat
Keeping something secret or hidden
under one's own steam
Using one's own efforts or resources
under one's very eyes
Happening right in front of someone
under one's wing
To protect or guide someone
under sail
moving or operating using the power of the wind in sails
under someone's nose
Happening or done openly and obviously, often in a way that is surprising or annoying.
under the carpet
To hide or ignore a problem
under the covers
secretly or secretly doing something
under the gun
Under intense pressure or stress to perform
under the hammer
Being sold at an auction
under the illusion
Believing something that is not true
under the impression
Believing something to be true, often mistakenly
under the influence
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
under the mahogany
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
under the radar
Not noticed or detected by others
under the rug
To hide or conceal a problem or issue
under the saya
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
under the sheets
engaging in sexual activity
under the sun
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
under the surface
Hidden from view, but still existing or happening
under the wire
to do something just before a deadline
under way
started or in progress
understand the assignment
Know what is expected or required in a task or situation
undress with one's eyes
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
uneasy lies the head that wears a crown
Great responsibilities bring great troubles
unicorn barf
a bright, shiny, and often overly flashy or attention-seeking thing
unicorn puke
something overly flashy or gaudy
unicorn vomit
something overly idealized or ridiculously perfect
united we bargain; divided we beg
Unity gives strength in negotiations
united we stand, divided we fall
Unity leads to strength, while division leads to weakness
unity is strength
Together, individuals can achieve more than alone
university of the streets
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
unknown quantity
A person or thing with uncertain characteristics or outcome
unmask one's batteries
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
uno ab alto
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
unring a bell
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
unsung hero
Someone who makes significant contributions without receiving recognition
until hell freezes over
Forever.
until one is blue in the face
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
until the cows come home
for a very long time
until the cows freeze over
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
until the last dog is hung
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Until the lions have their historians, tales of the hunt shall always glorify the hunter (African Proverb)
History is often told from the perspective of the powerful
unto the ages of ages
Forever, for all eternity
unused to
not accustomed or familiar with something
up a creek without a paddle
In a difficult situation without help or resources
up a height
at a higher position or level
up a tree
in a difficult or confusing situation
up against
facing a challenge or obstacle
up against it
Facing a difficult or challenging situation
up and about
Recovering or active after an illness or injury
up and at 'em
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
up and away
Starting successfully and making rapid progress
up and coming
New and becoming increasingly popular or successful
up and down
from one end to the other