“underthe”

The following 41 entries include the term underthe.

Entries 16–30 of 41
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be under the impression

phrase

: to have an idea or belief that is usually not clear or certain

drink (someone) under the table

phrase

: to drink more alcohol than (someone else) without becoming extremely drunk, unconscious, etc.

drive under the influence

phrase

: to drive while drunk

go under the knife

phrase

: have a medical operation : have surgery

sweep (something) under the carpet

phrase

: to hide (something that is illegal, embarrassing, or wrong)

sweep (something) under the rug

phrase

: to hide (something that is illegal, embarrassing, or wrong)

under the auspices of

phrase

: with the help and support of (someone or something)

under the authority of

phrase

: with the permission of (someone in power)

under the banner of

phrase

: with a particular slogan

under the big top

phrase

: in a circus

under the circumstances

phrase

: in this specific situation

under the control of

phrase

: under the direction or control of

under the cosh

phrase

: in a difficult situation

under (the) cover of darkness/night

phrase

: in the dark : at night

under the eye of

phrase

: while being watched by (someone)

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