Idioms beginning with U
Meaning: to have the authority to make decisions over someone or something
Example: The man has an upper hand to his wife. It is reflected in the way he speaks with her. Read on
Meaning: once something has been done you cannot run away from it, you can only face the aftermath
Example: Remember Tom, you cannot unring the bell once you have sent out that mail. Read on
Meaning: To tell someone to use their brain more in analysing what they are doing.
Example: I do not like it that you talk about people's disabilities so often. You ought to use your loaf and understand that you may be hurting someone's sentiments. Read on
Meaning: for a very long time
Example: We can keep on arguing about this till the cows come home, but it won't solve anything. Read on
Meaning: to be ill or feel ill
Example: I did not go to work today, as I was feeling a bit under the weather. Read on
Meaning: the aristocracy and upper classes, informal
Example: Reservation system was developed to help the needy. Now it has become privilege for the society therefore even the upper crust are demanding reservation these days. Read on
Meaning: used to denote a long list of people (in British English)
Example: Businessman, entrepreneurs, Uncle Tom Cobley and all had been invited to the Real Estate Awards function in the city last month.3 Read on
Meaning: the war that took place recently
Example: No sooner had Japanese recovered from the late unpleasantness, a massive volcanic eruption took place destroying huge no. of lives & property. Read on
Meaning: a young person who turns out to be beautiful or talented against all expectations.
Example: Some people think they've turned into an ugly duckling whereas the truth is they are & look the same as they used to in their childhood. Read on
Meaning: under suspicion
Example: The luxury transport industry is under a cloud at the moment after newspapers revealed that many indulged in illegal activities. Read on
