Idioms beginning with U
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Meaning: boldly in front of somebody.
Example: They conducted their secret meetings right under your nose. Read more ➺
Meaning: for a long time or indefinitely.
Example: I'll keep drawing pictures on the sidewalk with chalk until the cows come home. Read more ➺
Meaning: be well informed about a matter or subject.
Example: She's always up on the latest fashion trends. Read more ➺
Meaning: being in trouble.
Example: With no savings, being fired will leave me up the creek without a paddle. Read more ➺
Meaning: literally refers to an object that has been reoriented so that the portion which would otherwise be considered the top is now at the bottom, i.e., it is in an inverted position.
Example: Out of embarrassment, I turned the book upside down so that he would not see the title of what I was reading. Read more ➺
Meaning: under the protection, sponsorship, or patronage
Example: We restored the home under the auspices of the historical society. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be under attack
Example: The president came under siege for his radical decisions. Read more ➺
Meaning: being shot at
Example: The politician came under fire after it was discovered that he had spend campaign money on lavish parties. Read more ➺
Meaning: to get out of the bed actively after sleep
Example: He was up and about within a few days of the operation. Read more ➺
Meaning: to have an evil plan
Example: The children can be up to no good cooped up in that attic together for two hours. You must go up and check. Read more ➺
