idioms using “under”

Underdog

The one predicted to lose

“Having entered the 40 kilometer marathon race 10 times and never winning, Abe-san is clearly the underdog.“

Under the weather

Feeling ill

“If it is possible to postpone the committee meeting, please do. The chairman is under the weather right now.“

Underfoot

Annoying, in the way

“We really need to finish the company books before the auditors arrive. It will be more difficult with them underfoot.“

Underwhelming

Quite disappointing (opposite overwhelming)

“The response to our direct mail campaign was rather underwhelming.“

Under-the-table

Illegal

“Over half of the payments the company made were under-the table transactions.“