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fly by the seat of one's pantsConfronting a situation with intuition and common sense without experience or instructionRate it:

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go into one's shellTo hide or retreat; to act defensivelyRate it:

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have eyes bigger than one's bellyTo take more food on one's plate than one can eat; to be greedyRate it:

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like one's life depended on itdesperatelyRate it:

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mind one's ps and qsTo be very careful to behave correctly; an alternate spelling of mind one's p's and q's; same as mind your mannersRate it:

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on one's gamePerforming brilliantly; with optimum skillRate it:

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out of one's gourd.loony, batty displaying crazy, eccentric, erratic, or extreme ideas and expressionRate it:

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to let a frog out of one's mouthTo say the wrong thing.Rate it:

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wrap one's head aroundTo come to a good understanding of; believe or accept something shocking; also to wrap one's mind aroundRate it:

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you can run but one can't hideThere is nothing someone can do to evade something.You can run but you can't hide.Rate it:

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fall underTo belong to for purposes of categorization.Rate it:

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hot under the collarTo be enraged; angry, very much upset about somethingRate it:

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knuckle underTo yield or cooperate when pressured or forced to do so.Rate it:

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looking for devils under doilieslooking for something that isn't there, paranoia or hypochondria.Rate it:

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sweep something under the rugTo conceal a problem expediently, rather than remedy it thoroughly.Rate it:

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throw under the busTo betray or blame; to use as a scapegoat.Rate it:

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under arrestin custodyRate it:

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under controlBeing taken care of or being addressed.Rate it:

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under the influenceDrunk; intoxicated; affected by alcohol. The phrase "under the influence" typically refers to the state of being affected by some substance or external factor that alters one's behavior, judgment, or perception. It is commonly associated with the consumption of drugs or alcohol, but it can also refer to the impact of other factors such as emotions, peer pressure, or environmental influences. Being "under the influence" implies a diminished capacity to make rational decisions or to act responsibly, and it may also carry legal consequences if the substance in question is illegal or if the person's impaired state leads to unsafe or illegal behavior. Overall, the phrase "under the influence" is often used to describe a state of temporary impairment or altered mental state that can be caused by various factors, and it is typically associated with a loss of control or impaired judgment.Rate it:

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under the knifeUndergoing a surgical procedure.Rate it:

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under the roseKeep in secret, whatever is said in a certain room stays in that room. Generally used in conspiracies.Rate it:

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under the tableSecretly or without reporting, especially of payments made or business transacted.Rate it:

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Under the WeatherSlightly ill, not feeling well, low in spirits, not healthy, illRate it:

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under waterIn difficulty, especially financial.Rate it:

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water under the bridgeSomething in the past that cannot be controlled or undone, but must be accepted, forgiven, or forgotten.Rate it:

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Pull the Rug out from Under YouTo ruin someone’s dreams, hopes or plans, to suddenly withdraw supportRate it:

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stand from underTo escape something falling or being thrown from above.Rate it:

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under a cloudUnder suspicion; subject to critical inspection.Rate it:

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under the gunUnder great pressure to perform.Rate it:

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under wayIn operation, in progress, commenced.Rate it:

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slip under the radarTo go unnoticed, especially for a long period of time.Rate it:

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under the rugSuch as to be hidden from plain view (and thus easily ignored or overlooked).Rate it:

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get under someone's skinTo make a memorable impression or have a strong effect on someone; to impact someone's feelings.Rate it:

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get under someone's skinTo irritate someone.Rate it:

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Nothing New Under the SunEverything is almost the same as seen before, everything happening now has happened previouslyRate it:

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under a spellBewitched, held by the power of a magical spell.Rate it:

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under glassIn a greenhouse, a cold frame, or a similar structure; said of the propagation and growth of plants.Rate it:

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under lock and keyImprisoned with little or no chance of escape.Rate it:

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under no circumstancesnever ever, not for any reasonRate it:

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under the carpetUsed other than as an idiom: see under, carpet.Rate it:

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under the sunIn existence.Rate it:

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under the yokeUnder subjugation.Rate it:

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under pressureSubjected to pressure.Rate it:

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Get Under Your SkinTo annoy or irritate someoneRate it:

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under fireSubjected to enemy attack.Rate it:

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under sailWith sails unfurled; powered by the wind.Rate it:

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under the weatherExperiencing adversity.Rate it:

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under glassIn a glass case, like an item in a museum.Rate it:

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under the coshsubjected to (figurative) pressureRate it:

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under the impressionThinking or making assumptions, often incorrectly.Rate it:

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