The local population were living under the shadow of war.
New idioms dictionary. 2014.
under (something's) shadow — in/under (something s) shadow if you are in the shadow of an unpleasant event, you cannot forget that it has happened or might happen in the future. The local population were living under the shadow of war … New idioms dictionary
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shadow — shad‧ow [ˈʆædəʊ ǁ doʊ] verb [transitive] 1. to watch someone very closely or work with them in order to learn how they do their job: • The managers were shadowed by trainees in the bank s development programme. 2. to change at the same rate or in … Financial and business terms
shadow - shade — ◊ shadow A shadow is a dark shape made on a surface when something stands between a light and the surface. My shadow looked very long and thin. If a place is dark because something prevents light from reaching it, you can say that it is in shadow … Useful english dictionary
Shadow system — is a term used in Information Services for any application relied upon for business processes that is not under the jurisdiction of a centralized Information Systems department. That is, the Information Systems department did not create it, was… … Wikipedia
Shadow bands — are thin wavy lines of alternating light and dark and can be seen moving and undulating in parallel on plain coloured surfaces. [ [http://www.earthview.com/tutorial/effects.htm Effects During a Total Solar Eclipse ] ] Shadow bands are the result… … Wikipedia
shadow — [shad′ō] n. [ME schadwe < inflected forms (gen. & dat. sceadwe) of OE sceadu, SHADE] 1. a definite area of shade cast upon a surface by a body intercepting the light rays 2. the dark image made by such a body 3. [pl.] the growing darkness… … English World dictionary
Shadow Man (film) — Shadow Man , is a $15M American action film starring Steven Seagal and Eva Pope, which was released in the United States direct to video on June 6, 2006. Filming was primarily in Bucharest, Romania.When the project first came about, the title was … Wikipedia
Shadow Hunter (comics) — Shadow Hunter is a three issue comic book limited series by Virgin Comics and entertainer and author Jenna Jameson. It is part of Virgin Comics Voices line, which allows celebrities to create their own comic books. Credits Shadow Hunter was… … Wikipedia
shadow — shad|ow1 W2 [ˈʃædəu US dou] n ↑shadow ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(dark shape)¦ 2¦(darkness)¦ 3¦(bad effect/influence)¦ 4 without/beyond a shadow of a doubt 5 in somebody s shadow 6 be a shadow of your former self 7 shadows under your eyes 8 somebody s shadow 9… … Dictionary of contemporary English
