English idioms, proverbs, and expressions are an important part of everyday English. They come up all the time in both written and spoken English. Because idioms don’t always make sense literally, you’ll need to familiarize yourself with the meaning and usage of each idiom. That may seem like a lot of work, but learning idioms is fun, especially when you compare English idioms to the idioms in your own language.
Here’s a list of “Idioms Beginning With U” in English:
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U Turn
Meaning: A complete change of opinion, direction, etc.
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Ugly Duckling
Meaning: An awkward child or young person who grows into a beautiful person
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Under (Below) the Radar
Meaning: Not generally perceived, below popular consciousness
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Under Someone’s Spell
Meaning: Fascinated, entranced by someone
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Under the Impression
Meaning: Believing something, perhaps mistakenly
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Under the Table
Meaning: Without being officially recorded
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Under the Weather
Meaning: Feeling ill
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Under the Weather
Meaning: Not feeling well
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Under Wraps
Meaning: Temporarily hidden, secret
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University of Life
Meaning: Difficult real-life experience, as opposed to formal education
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Until the Cows Come Home
Meaning: For a long time
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Until You’re Blue in the Face
Meaning: For a long time with no results
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Up a Creek
Meaning: In a very bad situation
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Up for Grabs
Meaning: Available
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Up for Grabs
Meaning: Available for anyone
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Up in Arms
Meaning: Angry, protesting (usually said of a group)
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Up in the Air
Meaning: Not yet decided
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Up to One’s Neck
Meaning: Nearly overwhelmed
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Up to Scratch
Meaning: Meeting a basic standard of competence or quality
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Up to Snuff
Meaning: Meeting a basic standard
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Up the Ante
Meaning: Raise the stakes; increase the importance of something under discussion
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Up the Duff
Meaning: Pregnant
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Upset the Apple Cart
Meaning: To disorganize or spoil something, especially an established arrangement or plan
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Use One’s Head
Meaning: To think, to have common sense