Idioms List - محاورے
1240 Famous Idioms with their Urdu Meanings and Examples
Two's company; three's a crowd
couples often want to be alone together, without a 3rd person hanging around
The way Judy told her mother-in-law that she and Buddy wanted to be alone was by making up a poem which said that even though they loved her company, there are times when two's company and three's a crowd.
[As] ugly as sin
awful-looking; hideous in appearance
That poor man with the warts is as ugly as sin.
[For the] umpteenth time
to happen numerous times; to occur a lot
Theo asked his mother again if he could get a dog, and she laughed back, "I'm telling you for the umpteenth time, not until you are older!"
Under fire
being attacked or criticized
The commissioner came under fire when it was revealed that he had accepted gifts from contractors.
Under one's thumb
to be under the influence or control of
My father has got my mother under his thumb, and it's sad to see the way she jumps when he calls out for her.
Under one's breath
mumbled; a murmured insult
After a co-worker complained about the disorder in the shipping room, Pam said under her breath, "He should clean it himself!"
Under the gun
to be under pressure
Jim suffers from anxiety when he's under the gun at work.
Under the influence
drunk or high on liquor or drugs
The guy in the car ahead of must be under the influence, because he is driving so erratically.
Under the table
paid illegally, without taxes being withdrawn
Also used to suggest an underhanded or dishonest way of doing things. Miguel was paid under the able because he didn't have working papers.
Under the weather
sick; ill
Sanaa won't be coming to the concert with us since she's feeling a little under the weather today.
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