(of something said) Softly, so as not to be heard.

(idiomatic) Under one's protection, sponsorship, or tutelage.

(idiomatic, dated) to escape something falling or being thrown from above.

(informal) Australia or New Zealand.

(of a defeated army) To be humiliated by the victors.

(idiomatic) Concealed; confidential; secret.

Being a nuisance because of being in the way.

plural of red under the bed

(slang) An insidious communist presence; a communist who has infiltrated capitalist society.

(idiomatic, transitive, of a person or group) To betray or blame (something or someone), as a scapegoat or otherwise for personal gain.