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Under one's signature — Under Un der, prep. [AS. under, prep. & adv.; akin to OFries. under, OS. undar, D. onder, G. unter, OHG. untar, Icel. undir, Sw. & Dan. under, Goth. undar, L. infra below, inferior lower, Skr. adhas below. [root]201. Cf. {Inferior}.] 1. Below or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Under One Roof — may refer to:In television: * Under One Roof (1993 TV series), a Japanese series * Under One Roof (1994 TV series), a Singaporean comedy series * Under One Roof (1995 TV series), an American drama series * Under One Roof (2002 TV series), an… … Wikipedia
under one's belt — {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. In your stomach; eaten; or absorbed. * /Once he had a good meal under his belt, the man loosened his tie and fell asleep./ * /Jones is talkative when he has a few drinks under his belt./ 2. In your experience, memory or … Dictionary of American idioms
under one's belt — {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. In your stomach; eaten; or absorbed. * /Once he had a good meal under his belt, the man loosened his tie and fell asleep./ * /Jones is talkative when he has a few drinks under his belt./ 2. In your experience, memory or … Dictionary of American idioms
under one's breath — {adv. phr.} In a whisper; with a low voice. * /The teacher heard the boy say something under his breath and she asked him to repeat it aloud./ * /I told Lucy the news under my breath, but Joyce overheard me./ … Dictionary of American idioms
under one's breath — {adv. phr.} In a whisper; with a low voice. * /The teacher heard the boy say something under his breath and she asked him to repeat it aloud./ * /I told Lucy the news under my breath, but Joyce overheard me./ … Dictionary of American idioms
under one's thumb — • under one s thumb • under the thumb obedient to someone, controlled by someone He is only an assistant salesman but he has his boss under his thumb. Digest 22/2002 under someone s control Don t ask Margie to make a change in our work schedule.… … Idioms and examples
under\ one's\ wing — • under one s wing • take under one s wing adv. phr. Under the care or protection of. Helen took the new puppy under her wing. The boys stopped teasing the new student when Bill took him under his wing. Compare: in tow … Словарь американских идиом
under one roof — under one ˈroof | under the same ˈroof idiom in the same building or house • There are various stores and restaurants all under one roof. • I don t think I can live under the same roof as you any longer. Main entry: ↑roofidiom … Useful english dictionary
under\ one's\ nose — • under one s nose • under the nose of adv. phr. informal In sight of; in an easily seen or noticeable place. The thief walked out of the museum with the painting, right under the nose of the guards. When Jim gave up trying to find a pen, he saw… … Словарь американских идиом
