Idioms beginning with U
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Meaning: Done secretly or illegally, especially in business or financial dealings.
Example: The politician was accused of receiving bribes under the table from contractors. Read more ➺
Meaning: In secret; privately; confidentially.
Example: Their love affair blossomed under the rose, away from prying eyes. Read more ➺
Meaning: Successfully grasped what was expected and delivered as required.
Example: She understood the assignment when she planned the event exactly as the client wanted. Read more ➺
up shit creek without a paddle
Meaning: To be in an extremely difficult or unpleasant situation with no apparent way of escaping it.
Example: After his car broke down in the middle of the desert, he realized he was truly up shit creek without a paddle. Read more ➺
Meaning: It refers to anything sold or done illicitly, secretly, or unofficially.
Example: The pharmacist was caught selling painkillers under the counter. Read more ➺
Meaning: A widely circulated but false story believed to be true, often with disturbing or humorous elements.
Example: Many believed the alligators in the sewers story, but it turned out to be just an urban legend. Read more ➺
Meaning: Completely controlled by someone; at someone's command.
Example: Despite his public bravado, he was under his manager's thumb when it came to career decisions. Read more ➺
Meaning: Everything in existence or possible: Refers to anything and everything that exists in the world or universe. It is often used to convey a broad scope of possibilities or matters.
Example: He tried every solution under the sun to fix the broken machine. Read more ➺
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 ➺
