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under no circumstances
Not allowed in any situation.
under one roof
everything contained in a single location.
under one's hat
Kept secret or confidential.
under one's own steam
Acting independently or without help.
under one's thumb
controlled or dominated by someone
under one's very eyes
In plain view, right in front of someone.
under one's wing
Taking care of someone.
under sail
sailing with the wind in the sails
under someone's nose
In plain sight, but unnoticed.
under the bootheel of
controlled by someone powerful
under the carpet
to hide or ignore a problem
under the covers
Beneath the blankets in bed.
under the gun
Under pressure to complete something quickly.
under the hammer
Being sold at auction.
under the illusion
believing something false
under the impression
Believing something to be true.
under the influence
Impaired by alcohol or drugs.
under the mahogany
A metaphor for being in someone's favor.
under the microscope
carefully examined or scrutinized.
under the radar
Not attracting attention or notice.
under the rose
Secretly or discreetly; kept hidden.
under the rug
Hidden away or ignored.
under the sheets
intimate or secretive activities.
under the sun
In the world or existence.