U/V Idioms

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under cover
The police are going to go there under cover, so he won’t realise he’s being followed.
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w przebraniu
under cover of darkness
We won’t have any problems breaking into that house under cover of darkness. No one will see us.
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pod osłoną ciemności
under discussion
We haven’t decided yet. The issue is still under discussion, but we should have an answer for you by the end of the day.
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omawiany
under false pretences
I could not go on living with someone who married me under false pretences.
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podstępem
under pressure
I work best under pressure. I can do twice as much when I’m stressed and know that a deadline is near.
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pod wpływem stresu, pod naciskiem
under threat of something
She only took the job under threat of unemployment.
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pod groźbą czegoś
until further notice
The shop will be closed until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
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aż do odwołania
unwritten law
When it comes to extracurricular activities in the school, it’s an unwritten law that the seniors are given priority.
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niepisane prawo
up to a point
It worked up to a point, but we had to change it slightly.
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do pewnego stopnia
up to the mark
My boss got rid of all those whose work was not up to the mark.
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na przyzwoitym poziomie
ups and downs
I’ve been having my ups and downs recently, but I’m starting to stand on my feet again.
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wzloty i upadki
upside down
You are holding the picture upside down, turn it round.
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do góry nogami
vanish into thin air
Sarah was just there a minute ago, but she simply vanished into thin air.
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rozpłynąć się w powietrzu, zniknąć

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