U
Idioms beginning with "U"
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[under the circumstances] also [in the circumstances] {adv. phr.}
In the existing situation; in the present condition; as things are.
In the circumstances, Father couldn't risk giving up his job.
* /Under the circumstances, the stagecoach […]
[under the counter] {adv. phr.}, {informal}
Secretly (bought or sold).
That book has been banned, but there is one place you can get it under the counter.
The liquor dealer was arrested for selling beer under the counter to teenagers.
- Also […]
[under the hammer] {adv. phr.}
Up for sale at auction.
The Brights auctioned off the entire contents of their home. Mrs. Bright cried when her pewter collection went under the hammer.
* /The picture I wanted to bid on came under the hammer soon […]
[under the sun] {adj.} or {adv. phr.}
On earth; in the world. — Used for emphasis.
The President's assassination shocked everyone under the sun.
Where under the sun could I have put my purse?
[under the weather] {adv. phr.}
In bad health or low spirits.
Mary called in today asking for a sick day as she is under the weather.
[under the wire] {adv. phr.}
With a narrow time limit; in the last minute.
The journalist's new lead article on Russia was due in press at 5 P.M., and he got it in at 4:57, just under the wire.