under protest
Against one's wish; unwillingly.
"I'll go with you all right," she said to the kidnapper, "but I want it clearly understood that I do so under protest."
under the circumstances
in the circumstances
In the existing situation; in the present condition; as things are.
In the circumstances, Father couldn't risk giving up his job.
Under the circumstances, the stagecoach passengers had to give the robbers their money.
under the counter
under the table
under-the-counter
under-the-table
Secretly (bought or sold). Also used like an adjective, with hyphens.
That book has been banned, but there is one place you can get it under the counter.
The liquor dealer was arrested for selling beer under the counter to teenagers.
During World War II, some stores kept scarce things hidden for under-the-counter-sales to good customers.
under the hammer
Up for sale at auction.
The Brights auctioned off the entire contents of their home. Mrs. Bright cried when her pewter collection went under the hammer.
The picture I wanted to bid on came under the hammer soon after I arrived.
under the sun
On earth; in the world. Used for emphasis.
The President's assassination shocked everyone under the sun.
Where under the sun could I have put my purse?
under the weather
In bad health or low spirits.
Быть в плохом самочувствии или плохом настроении.
I'm feeling a bit under the weather at the moment.
В настоящий момент я себя не очень хорошо чувствую.
Mary called in today asking for a sick day as she is under the weather.
Мэри позвонила сегодня и попросила больничный, так как плохо себя чувствовала.
John stayed home from work because he was feeling under the weather.
When you catch cold, you feel under the weather.
under the wire
With a narrow time limit; in the last minute.
The journalist's new lead article on Russia was due in press at 5 P.M., and he got it in at 4:57, just under the wire.
under wraps
Not allowed to be seen until the right time; not allowed to act or speak freely; in secrecy; hidden. Usually used with keep.
We have a new player, hut we are keeping him under wraps until the game.
What the President is planning will be kept under wraps until tomorrow.
The spy was kept under wraps and not allowed to talk to newspapermen.