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The following 28 entries include the term under the.
under-the-counter
adjective: surreptitious and usually irregular or illicit
under-the-table
adjective: covert and usually unlawful
be under the impression
idiom: to have an idea or belief that is usually not clear or certain
drink (someone) under the table
idiom: to drink more alcohol than (someone else) without becoming extremely drunk, unconscious, etc.
drive under the influence
idiom: to drive while drunk
go under the knife
idiom: have a medical operation : have surgery
sweep (something) under the carpet
idiom: to hide (something that is illegal, embarrassing, or wrong)
sweep (something) under the rug
idiom: to hide (something that is illegal, embarrassing, or wrong)
under the auspices of
idiom: with the help and support of (someone or something)
under the authority of
idiom: with the permission of (someone in power)
under the banner of
idiom: with a particular slogan
under the big top
idiom: in a circus
under the circumstances
idiom: in this specific situation
under the control of
idiom: under the direction or control of
under the cosh
idiom: in a difficult situation
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