idioms using “under”

Under someone’s wing

To be protected or mentored by someone

“Yamada-san took the new secretary under her wing for the last few weeks of training.”

Under the weather

To feel ill

“Hashimoto-san decided not to go skiing as he felt under the weather.”

Under the wire

To barely beat a deadline

“Despite the delays, we delivered our proposal just under the wire.”

Under the sun

In all of the world

“She is said to be the greatest soprano talent under the sun.”

Under the gun

Under pressure

“The company is under the gun to deliver the software package by the first of the month.”