Idioms starting with U

Each card gives the idiom's meaning and one example of it in use. Open one for the Vietnamese expression that comes closest.

5 idioms

  • Under the weather

    Health and Body Parts

    Feeling slightly ill.

    Example: She stayed home because she was feeling under the weather.

  • Under your nose

    Health and Body Parts

    Right in front of you, though you failed to notice.

    Example: The keys were under your nose the whole time.

  • United we stand, divided we fall

    People and Relationships

    People succeed when they act together and fail when they split apart.

    Example: The workers negotiated as one group — united we stand, divided we fall.

  • Up in the air

    Communication and Mind

    Uncertain and not yet decided.

    Example: The date is still up in the air.

  • Up to scratch

    Work and Business

    Good enough to meet the required standard.

    Example: The translation is not up to scratch yet.