Commonly-Used Idioms, Sayings and phrasal verbs - "U" Idioms. What is the meaning of idioms? Words that come together and change the whole meaning of the statement like "it rains cats and dogs", did you ever seen cats and dogs falling off from the sky?! Of course not, but it simply mean "it is raining too hard". | U ugly duckling - an ugly or plain child who grows up to be attractive She was an ugly duckling when she was a child but now she is very beautiful. unaccustomed to someone or something - not used to someone or something The man was unaccustomed to waking up early in the morning. under Idioms under a cloud - depressed sad She has been under a cloud of depression since her cat died. under a cloud of suspicion - not trusted suspected of doing something wrong The politician has been under a cloud of suspicion over the possibility of taking bribes. under arrest - arrested by the police before being charged with a crime The three men were under arrest for robbing a bank. under certain circumstances conditions - depending on or influenced by something Under certain circumstances the children were permitted to use the indoor stadium for practice. 946 Mr_doody2004@ under close scrutiny - being watched or examined closely The business owner was under close scrutiny after the accounting scandal. under construction - being built or repaired The hotel was still under construction two years after it began. under control - not out of control manageable The fire was under control after the fire department arrived. under cover - hidden concealed The police officer went under cover to look for the drug dealers. under fire - being shot at or attacked under verbal attack The owner of the company is under fire for not paying his employees a fair salary. under oath - having taken an oath solemn promise The man was under oath when he spoke before the judge. under one s belt - in one s experience memory or possession When he has more experience as a cook under his belt he will begin to look for a job. under one s belt - in one s stomach After he had a big breakfast under his belt he was ready for work. 947 Mr_doody2004@ under one s breath - in a whisper with a low voice He was talking under his breath in the movie theater and somebody complained. under one s nose - .
