Idioms beginning with U
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Meaning: to be good enough
Example: Your exam results this term were not up to the mark. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be doing something that will definitely have a negative outcome
Example: The trip was up a blind alley it seems because the travel agent could not even jot down a proper itinerary. I wonder why they booked a holiday with such a shady company anyway. Read more ➺
Meaning: be completely conscious of the real status of situation
Example: I am under no illusion that living in Canada is going to be very easy. Read more ➺
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 more ➺
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 more ➺
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 more ➺
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 more ➺
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 more ➺
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 more ➺
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 more ➺
