Idioms beginning with U
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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 ➺
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 more ➺
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 more ➺
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 more ➺
Meaning: angry
Example: My mom was up in arms about the new salary cuts rumoured to be put in place. Read more ➺
Meaning: increase the demands or risks to obtain better results
Example: The government has upped the ante by refusing to negotiate with the ultras until a ceasefire has been agreed. Read more ➺
Meaning: unresolved, undecided
Example: The future of the project is up in the air as the management has failed to finalize the budget. Read more ➺
