Up the creek
In trouble.The woman is up the creek now that she has lost her passport.
Up one`s sleeve
Kept secretly for the right time or for a time that it is needed.My friend has something up his sleeve and will be able to find a job when he... Read more →
Up one`s alley
To be the type of thing that you are interested in or that you enjoy doing or that you are good at doing.Computers are up his alley so I am sure... Read more →
Up in years
Old, elderly.Although my grandparents are up in years they still have much energy.
Up in the air (about something)
Not settled, undecided.Whether or not I will be able to go to London is still up in the air.
Up in arms
Very angry.The teachers were up in arms about the proposal to change their contract.
Up in arms
Equipped with guns or weapons and ready to fight.The villagers were up in arms and trying to fight against the government.
Up front
Honest, correct.The man was very up front when giving me the information about the new office.
Up for grabs
Available for anyone.The new championship of the city is up for grabs.
Up for (something)
To be enthusiastic about something.The entire school was up for the final football game of the season.