U Series Flashcards
1
Q
Ugly duckling
A
An ugly or unpromising child
who grows into a beautiful or
worthy person.
2
Q
Under a cloud
A
Under suspicion of having done something wrong.
3
Q
Under the weather
A
Not feeling well.
4
Q
Ups and downs
A
Alternating periods of good and bad fortune.
5
Q
Up to date
A
Informed of or reflecting the
latest information or changes.
6
Q
Up to the mark
A
To be good enough.
7
Q
Up sticks
A
To move on and live somewhere else.
8
Q
Up in the air
A
Undecided about someone or
something.
9
Q
Upper crust
A
The highest social class or group.
10
Q
Upper hand
A
A superior position.
11
Q
Upset the applecart
A
Disturb the current situation;
mess up something.
12
Q
Use your loaf
A
Use your head; think.
