under kniven

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Danish

Adjective

under kniven

  1. (idiomatic) under the knife

Adverb

under kniven

  1. (idiomatic) under the knife

Swedish

Adverb

under kniven

  1. (idiomatic) under the knife; having surgery
  2. (idiomatic) under the gun; under great pressure to perform

Usage notes

surgery
  • Often used about plastic surgery

Synonyms