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

• (under the gun): med kniven på strupen