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Base language: EN
Letter: u
Total idioms: 9849 - currently selected: 111 (50 per page)(As) ugly as sin
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This expression is used to refer to people or things that are considered to be very unattractive.
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Have you seen the new neighbour's dog? It's as ugly as sin!
This expression is used to refer to people or things that are considered to be very unattractive.
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Have you seen the new neighbour's dog? It's as ugly as sin!
Urat ca moartea
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Expresia se foloseste pentru a descrie oameni sau lucruri care sunt considerate foarte respingatoare.
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Ai vazut cinele vecinului? E urat ca moartea!
Unavailable energy
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unavailable energy (plural unavailable energies)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see unavailable, energy.
2. (physics) Energy that is converted by an irreversible process into a form that is unavailable to do work
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unavailable energy (plural unavailable energies)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see unavailable, energy.
2. (physics) Energy that is converted by an irreversible process into a form that is unavailable to do work
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Uncle joe
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Uncle Joe
1. Joseph Stalin.
2. Used other than as an idiom: An uncle who is named or nicknamed Joe..
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Uncle Joe
1. Joseph Stalin.
2. Used other than as an idiom: An uncle who is named or nicknamed Joe..
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Under a cloud
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1. (idiomatic) Under suspicion; subject to critical inspection.
2. (idiomatic) In controversial circumstances.
under a cloud (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) In controversial circumstances.
Due to the ongoing public investigation of his affairs, President Nixon resigned under a cloud
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1. (idiomatic) Under suspicion; subject to critical inspection.
2. (idiomatic) In controversial circumstances.
under a cloud (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) In controversial circumstances.
Due to the ongoing public investigation of his affairs, President Nixon resigned under a cloud
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Under a spell
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under a spell
1. (idiomatic) Bewitched, held by the power of a magical spell.
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under a spell
1. (idiomatic) Bewitched, held by the power of a magical spell.
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Under erasure
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under erasure
1. (idiomatic) Of a bit of text, written and strickenthrough; hence, figuratively in some sense both present and absent.
For more examples of usage of this term, see the citations page.
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under erasure
1. (idiomatic) Of a bit of text, written and strickenthrough; hence, figuratively in some sense both present and absent.
For more examples of usage of this term, see the citations page.
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Under fire
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under fire (comparative more under fire, superlative most under fire)
1. subjected to enemy attack
2. (idiomatic) criticized or held responsible for something
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under fire (comparative more under fire, superlative most under fire)
1. subjected to enemy attack
2. (idiomatic) criticized or held responsible for something
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Under glass
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under glass
1. (literally horticulture) In a greenhouse, a cold frame, or a similar structure; said of the propagation and growth of plants.
2. In a glass case, like an item in a museum.
3. (idiomatic, slang) In jail.
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under glass
1. (literally horticulture) In a greenhouse, a cold frame, or a similar structure; said of the propagation and growth of plants.
2. In a glass case, like an item in a museum.
3. (idiomatic, slang) In jail.
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Under lock and key
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under lock and key (not comparable)
1. (US, UK, idiomatic) imprisoned with little or no chance of escape; locked up.
? If it was him we can have him under lock and key in 24 hours.
2. (US, UK, idiomatic) safely guarded; locked away.
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under lock and key (not comparable)
1. (US, UK, idiomatic) imprisoned with little or no chance of escape; locked up.
? If it was him we can have him under lock and key in 24 hours.
2. (US, UK, idiomatic) safely guarded; locked away.
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Under no circumstances
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under no circumstances (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) never ever, not for any reason
? Under no circumstances should I be responsible for your reckless driving of my vehicle.
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under no circumstances (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) never ever, not for any reason
? Under no circumstances should I be responsible for your reckless driving of my vehicle.
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Under one's belt
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If you have something under your belt, you have acquired experience or have satisfactorily achieved something.
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You've got to have some work experience under your belt before you can hope to get a permanent job.
If you have something under your belt, you have acquired experience or have satisfactorily achieved something.
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You've got to have some work experience under your belt before you can hope to get a permanent job.
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Under one's belt
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under one's belt
1. (idiomatic) Already done; within one's experience; practiced.
? He got off to a shaky start, but with a few months of experience under his belt, he kept up handily with the veteran employees.
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under one's belt
1. (idiomatic) Already done; within one's experience; practiced.
? He got off to a shaky start, but with a few months of experience under his belt, he kept up handily with the veteran employees.
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Under one's breath
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under one's breath
1. (idiomatic, of something said) Softly, so as not to be heard.
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under one's breath
1. (idiomatic, of something said) Softly, so as not to be heard.
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Under one's hat
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under one's hat (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Concealed; confidential; secret.
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under one's hat (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Concealed; confidential; secret.
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Under one's nose
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under one's nose
1. (idiomatic) directly in front of one; clearly visible
? I searched for my glasses for twenty minutes, and finally found them right under my nose.
2. (idiomatic) obvious or apparent
? If we had paid more attention, we would have found that answer was under our noses the whole time.
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under one's nose
1. (idiomatic) directly in front of one; clearly visible
? I searched for my glasses for twenty minutes, and finally found them right under my nose.
2. (idiomatic) obvious or apparent
? If we had paid more attention, we would have found that answer was under our noses the whole time.
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Under one's own steam
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under one's own steam (not comparable)
1. (of a ship or other watercraft) By means of the power of its own engines.
2. (idiomatic) Using one's own resources; unaided; at one's own initiative.
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under one's own steam (not comparable)
1. (of a ship or other watercraft) By means of the power of its own engines.
2. (idiomatic) Using one's own resources; unaided; at one's own initiative.
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Under one's thumb
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under one's thumb
1. (idiomatic) Completely controlled by someone; at someone's command.
? She has the entire crew under her thumb. They would do anything for her.
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under one's thumb
1. (idiomatic) Completely controlled by someone; at someone's command.
? She has the entire crew under her thumb. They would do anything for her.
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Under one's wing
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under one's wing (comparative more under one's wing, superlative most under one's wing)
1. (idiomatic) Under one's protection, sponsorship, or tutelage.
? He took the promising student under his wing.
? The promising student came under the professor's wing.
? He remained under the great man's wing after gra
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under one's wing (comparative more under one's wing, superlative most under one's wing)
1. (idiomatic) Under one's protection, sponsorship, or tutelage.
? He took the promising student under his wing.
? The promising student came under the professor's wing.
? He remained under the great man's wing after gra
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Under sail
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under sail (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic, nautical) With sails unfurled; powered by the wind.
under sail (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic, nautical) Under wind power.
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under sail (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic, nautical) With sails unfurled; powered by the wind.
under sail (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic, nautical) Under wind power.
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Under the carpet
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under the carpet (not comparable)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see under, carpet.
2. (idiomatic, location) Such as to be hidden from plain view (and thus easily ignored or overlooked).
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under the carpet (not comparable)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see under, carpet.
2. (idiomatic, location) Such as to be hidden from plain view (and thus easily ignored or overlooked).
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Under the cosh
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under the cosh (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) subjected to (figurative) pressure
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under the cosh (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) subjected to (figurative) pressure
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Under the covers
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under the covers (not comparable)
1. In bed, under the bed covers.
2. (idiomatic) In secret.
under the covers (not comparable)
1. In bed, under the bed covers.
2. (idiomatic) In secret.
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under the covers (not comparable)
1. In bed, under the bed covers.
2. (idiomatic) In secret.
under the covers (not comparable)
1. In bed, under the bed covers.
2. (idiomatic) In secret.
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Under the gun
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under the gun (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Under great pressure to perform.
? He was under the gun to finish the project quickly.
2. (poker) Of, pertaining to, or in the situation of first player to act on the first round of betting.
? James will be under the gun for the first hand of the final table.
3. (obsolete, military) Too close to be subject to artil
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under the gun (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Under great pressure to perform.
? He was under the gun to finish the project quickly.
2. (poker) Of, pertaining to, or in the situation of first player to act on the first round of betting.
? James will be under the gun for the first hand of the final table.
3. (obsolete, military) Too close to be subject to artil
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Under the impression
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under the impression (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic, followed by a clause) Thinking or making assumptions, often incorrectly.
? We opened a store in Beijing under the impression that our product would be popular.
? Under the impression he was about to be fired, he decided to quit.
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under the impression (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic, followed by a clause) Thinking or making assumptions, often incorrectly.
? We opened a store in Beijing under the impression that our product would be popular.
? Under the impression he was about to be fired, he decided to quit.
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Under the influence
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under the influence
1. (idiomatic) Intoxicated, inebriated, or otherwise stupefied by an ingested mind-altering substance, commonly speaking of alcohol : drunk.
? He was arrested for driving under the influence.
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under the influence
1. (idiomatic) Intoxicated, inebriated, or otherwise stupefied by an ingested mind-altering substance, commonly speaking of alcohol : drunk.
? He was arrested for driving under the influence.
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Under the knife
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under the knife (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Undergoing a surgical procedure.
under the knife (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Into surgery.
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under the knife (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Undergoing a surgical procedure.
under the knife (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Into surgery.
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Under the knife
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If a person goes under the knife, they have surgery.
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I'm not worried about the anaesthetic. I've been under the knife several times.
If a person goes under the knife, they have surgery.
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I'm not worried about the anaesthetic. I've been under the knife several times.
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Under the microscope
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under the microscope
1. (idiomatic) Under close scrutiny or examination.
? After his productivity flagged, his boss put him under the microscope to try to isolate and correct the problem.
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under the microscope
1. (idiomatic) Under close scrutiny or examination.
? After his productivity flagged, his boss put him under the microscope to try to isolate and correct the problem.
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Under the pump
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under the pump
1. Used other than as an idiom: see under, pump.
2. (Australia) Under pressure to perform.
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under the pump
1. Used other than as an idiom: see under, pump.
2. (Australia) Under pressure to perform.
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Under the radar
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under the radar (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Without attracting notice; in an undetected or secretive manner.
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under the radar (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Without attracting notice; in an undetected or secretive manner.
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Under the rug
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under the rug (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic, location) Such as to be hidden from plain view (and thus easily ignored or overlooked).
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under the rug (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic, location) Such as to be hidden from plain view (and thus easily ignored or overlooked).
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Under the sun
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under the sun
1. (idiomatic) In existence.
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under the sun
1. (idiomatic) In existence.
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Under the table
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under the table
1. (adjectival and adverbial) Secret(ly), covert(ly), undisclosed(ly).
? The payment was under the table.
? I was paid under the table, so I didn't have to pay taxes on the income but I couldn't complain when I was cheated.
2. Used other than as an idiom: see under, table.
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under the table
1. (adjectival and adverbial) Secret(ly), covert(ly), undisclosed(ly).
? The payment was under the table.
? I was paid under the table, so I didn't have to pay taxes on the income but I couldn't complain when I was cheated.
2. Used other than as an idiom: see under, table.
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Under the weather
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If you are under the weather, you are not feeling very well.
under the weather (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Somewhat ill or gloomy.
2. (idiomatic) Somewhat intoxicated or suffering from a hangover.
3. (idiomatic, obsolete) Experiencing adversity.
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You look a bit under the weather. What's the matter?
If you are under the weather, you are not feeling very well.
under the weather (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Somewhat ill or gloomy.
2. (idiomatic) Somewhat intoxicated or suffering from a hangover.
3. (idiomatic, obsolete) Experiencing adversity.
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You look a bit under the weather. What's the matter?
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Under the weather
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If you are under the weather, you are not feeling very well.
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You look a bit under the weather. What's the matter?
If you are under the weather, you are not feeling very well.
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You look a bit under the weather. What's the matter?
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Under the wire
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under the wire (not comparable)
1. (horse racing) Across the finish line.
2. (idiomatic) At the last minute; before the deadline; barely on time; nearly late.
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under the wire (not comparable)
1. (horse racing) Across the finish line.
2. (idiomatic) At the last minute; before the deadline; barely on time; nearly late.
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Under the yoke
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under the yoke (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Under subjugation.
? They were under the yoke of the Romans.
? They were under the Roman yoke.
under the yoke (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Under subjugation.
? The were brought under the yoke of the Romans.
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under the yoke (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Under subjugation.
? They were under the yoke of the Romans.
? They were under the Roman yoke.
under the yoke (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Under subjugation.
? The were brought under the yoke of the Romans.
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Under water
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under water (comparative more under water, superlative most under water)
1. (idiomatic) In difficulty, especially financial.
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under water (comparative more under water, superlative most under water)
1. (idiomatic) In difficulty, especially financial.
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Under way
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under way
1. (idiomatic) In operation, in progress, commenced.
2. (nautical, of a vessel) moving through the water; not anchored, moored, aground, or beached.
3. Into motion, into its course.
? The show finally got under way, just 10 minutes late.
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under way
1. (idiomatic) In operation, in progress, commenced.
2. (nautical, of a vessel) moving through the water; not anchored, moored, aground, or beached.
3. Into motion, into its course.
? The show finally got under way, just 10 minutes late.
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Under wraps
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under wraps
1. (idiomatic) In secrecy or in hiding
? They're trying to keep the new product under wraps and hidden from their competitors.
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under wraps
1. (idiomatic) In secrecy or in hiding
? They're trying to keep the new product under wraps and hidden from their competitors.
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Under your thumb
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If someone is under your thumb, they are completely under your control or influence.
If someone is under your thumb, they are completely under your control or influence.
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Nobody ever protests. He has the whole group under his thumb.
If someone is under your thumb, they are completely under your control or influence.
If someone is under your thumb, they are completely under your control or influence.
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Nobody ever protests. He has the whole group under his thumb.
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Underwater basket weaving
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underwater basket weaving (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic) An easy and useless college or high school class.
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underwater basket weaving (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic) An easy and useless college or high school class.
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University of life
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university of life (plural universities of life)
1. (idiomatic, chiefly UK) The real world as a source of instruction, as opposed to a formal education.
? I learned all I need to know from the university of life, not from books.
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university of life (plural universities of life)
1. (idiomatic, chiefly UK) The real world as a source of instruction, as opposed to a formal education.
? I learned all I need to know from the university of life, not from books.
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Unmitigated disaster
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An unmitigated disaster is a complete failure or a total catastrophe.
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The organization of the tournament was an unmitigated disaster!
An unmitigated disaster is a complete failure or a total catastrophe.
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The organization of the tournament was an unmitigated disaster!
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Uno ab alto
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uno ab alto (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic, motto) "One over all"
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uno ab alto (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic, motto) "One over all"
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Until hell freezes over
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If you tell someone that they can do something until hell freezes over, you mean that they can do it for a very long time but they won't obtain what they want.
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You can ask until hell freezes over; I will not allow you to go bungee-jumping!
If you tell someone that they can do something until hell freezes over, you mean that they can do it for a very long time but they won't obtain what they want.
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You can ask until hell freezes over; I will not allow you to go bungee-jumping!
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Until one is blue in the face
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until one is blue in the face
1. (duration, idiomatic) For a hopelessly long time.
? You can explain it until you're blue in the face, but he will never understand.
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until one is blue in the face
1. (duration, idiomatic) For a hopelessly long time.
? You can explain it until you're blue in the face, but he will never understand.
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Until the cows come home
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until the cows come home
1. (idiomatic) For a very long period of time.
? You can crank the engine until the cows come home, but it won't start without fuel.
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until the cows come home
1. (idiomatic) For a very long period of time.
? You can crank the engine until the cows come home, but it won't start without fuel.
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Unvarnished truth
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If you present someone with plain facts, without trying to embellish or soften the reality, you give them the unvarnished truth.
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Tell me how the accident happened, and I want the unvarnished truth.
If you present someone with plain facts, without trying to embellish or soften the reality, you give them the unvarnished truth.
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Tell me how the accident happened, and I want the unvarnished truth.
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Unwashed masses
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unwashed masses (plural only)
1. (idiomatic) The collective group ("mass") of people who are considered by someone to be somehow uneducated, uninformed, or in some other way unqualified for inclusion in the speaker's elite circles.
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unwashed masses (plural only)
1. (idiomatic) The collective group ("mass") of people who are considered by someone to be somehow uneducated, uninformed, or in some other way unqualified for inclusion in the speaker's elite circles.
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