AMERICAN IDIOMS U

Being built or repaired. ex. "This road has been under construction for six months."

Being attacked. ex. "The soldiers came under fire when they approached the city."

Illegally. ex. "Many illegal immigrants try to find work under the table."

Sick. Ill. ex. "I'm feeling a bit under the weather today."

Recovered from an illness. ex. "Hey it's nice to see you up and about. You must feel a lot better."

Available for anyone to try to get. ex. "The Swedish telecom market is still up for grabs."

Uncertain. ex. "His future at this company is up in the air."

Conservative, nervous, nit-picky. "Stop being so uptight, relax a bit!"

Capable of, fit for. ex. "Do you feel up to playing a game of tennis?"

Very much involved in something. To have a lot of something. ex. "I can't go out tonight. I'm up to my neck in work."

Meeting normal standards.

To use every method possible.