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sleep under the same bridgeTo be formally, but not actually, equal under the law.Rate it:

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snow underTo overwhelm.Rate it:

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snowed underHave too much work.Rate it:

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Sweep under the RugTo ignore or overlook unpleasant matters, to hide something unpleasant from othersRate it:

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Take Someone under Your WingHelping or assisting someoneRate it:

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talk somebody under the tableWith excessive talk or numerous arguments.Rate it:

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talk someone under the tableTo bore (someone) with excessive talk.Rate it:

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there is nothing new under the sunThere is nothing truly novel in existence. Every new idea has some sort of precedent or echo from the past.Rate it:

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under constructionA building or road may be being built or repaired and labeled as “under construction”Rate it:

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under erasureOf a bit of text, written and strickenthrough; hence, figuratively in some sense both present and absent.Rate it:

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under glassIn jail.Rate it:

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under pressureBeing subjected to physical pressure.Rate it:

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under someone's noseobvious or apparentRate it:

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under someone's nosedirectly in front of one; clearly visibleRate it:

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

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under the coversIn secret.Rate it:

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under the coversIn bed, under the bed covers.Rate it:

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under the gunThe first player to act on the first round of betting in Texas hold 'em.Rate it:

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under the microscopeUnder close scrutiny or examination.Rate it:

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under the pumpUsed other than as an idiom: see under, pump.Rate it:

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under the radarWithout attracting notice; in an undetected or secretive manner.Rate it:

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under the roseIn secret.Rate it:

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under the sayaHenpeckedRate it:

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under the weatherSomewhat ill or gloomy.Rate it:

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under the weatherSomewhat intoxicated or suffering from a hangover.Rate it:

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under the wireAcross the finish line.Rate it:

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under the wireAt the last minute; before the deadline; barely on time; nearly late.Rate it:

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under wayA vessel is said to be underway when she is not anchored, moored, aground, or beached. Compare with make way.Rate it:

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under wrapsSecret or hidden.Rate it:

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Water Under the BridgeUsed to signify a life situation that has already happened and cannot be changed; therefore, one should not worry about it. The analogy to water having passed under the bridge means that there is nothing you can do about it since it's already passed, so no reason to dwell on it. What's done is done.Rate it:

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cut off one's nose to spite one's faceTo harm oneself as a result of attempting to harm an adversary.Rate it:

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damned if one does and damned if one doesn'tA dilemma where either choice results in a negative outcome.Rate it:

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keep one on one's toesTo keep one attentive, active, busy or alert.Rate it:

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one for all and all for oneEveryone in the a group should act for the benefit of the group, and the group should act for the benefit of everyone in the groupRate it:

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put one's money where one's mouth isMore generally, to take an obvious stake in the truth of a claim that one is making.Rate it:

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when one door closes, another one opensAlternative form of when one door closes, another opens.Rate it:

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keep one's cards close to one's chestTo avoid revealing one's thoughts, circumstances, or plans.Rate it:

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one small step for man, one giant leap for mankindWords spoken by Neil Armstrong when taking the first steps on the moon.Rate it:

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have one's head up one's assTo be oblivious to the real state of things, from either stupidity or stubbornness.Rate it:

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put one's pants on one leg at a timeTo be a normal person.Rate it:

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with one's dick in one's handIn a state of being unprepared, powerless, or idle.Rate it:

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have one's mind about oneTo be composed or lucid.Rate it:

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one small step for man, one giant leap for mankindA cliché used to exaggerate an accomplishment or milestone..Rate it:

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all of one's taste is in one's mouthAlternative form of all one's taste is in one's mouthRate it:

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all one's eggs in one basketInvesting heavily in just one area.Rate it:

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all one's eggs in one basketDevoting all of one’s resources to one thing.Rate it:

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all one's taste is in one's mouthOne lacks good taste in aesthetic or cultural matters.Rate it:

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cut one's coat according to one's clothLive according to your means.Rate it:

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have one's wits about oneTo remain calm, composed, or aware.Rate it:

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have one's work cut out for oneTo face a large task or project.Rate it:

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