Phrase guide

under one's arm

prep_phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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prep_phrase

Meaning 1

Between one's arm and torso.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • He held the dossier under his arm.

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Italian: sotto il braccio — between one's arm and torso
  • Korean: 겨드랑이에 끼다 (gyeodeurang'i-e kkida) — between one's arm and torso