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                             •   Upset the apple cart.
                                  To create difficulty.
                             •   Under a cloud.

                                  If someone is suspected of having done something wrong, they are under a cloud.
                             •   Under fire.

                                  If someone is being attacked and criticized heavily, they are under fire.
                             •   Under your nose.

                                  If something happens right in front of you, especially if it is surprisisng or audacious, it
                                  happens under your nose.
                             •   Up for grabs.

                                  If something is up for grabs, it is available and whoever first or is successful will get it.
                             •   Up to the neck.

                                  If someone’s in something up to the neck, they are very involved in it, especially when it’s something wrong.
                             •   Up a river without a paddle.

                                  If you up a river without a paddle, you are in an unfortunate situation, unprepared and with none of the
                                  resources to remedy the matter.


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