Commonly-Used Idioms, Sayings and phrasal verbs - Saigontre

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
- within sight of someone, easily seen or found
He found his driver`s license right under his nose where he had left it.
under one`s own steam
- by one`s own efforts, without help
He was able to go home under his own steam even though he was feeling very sick.
under one`s thumb
- obedient to someone, controlled by someone
He is only an assistant salesman but he has his boss under his thumb.
under one`s wing
- under the care or protection of (someone)
He took the new employee under his wing to help him in the new job.
under pressure
- experiencing something that causes stress or anxiety
The boy's father is always under pressure at work.
under the circumstances
- because of the circumstances
The girl was very sick and under the circumstances did not have to take the exam.
under the counter
- secretly bought or sold
The drugs are being sold under the counter although the government has not given its
approval.
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