be upon

be upon (someone or something)

To be looming or have recently begun. Let's meet soon—once the back-to-school rush is upon us, we won't have any free time.
See also: upon
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

be upon

v.
To be imminent or just beginning to have an effect on someone or something: Winter is upon us, so we'd better be ready to shovel lots of snow.
See also: upon
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • be upon (someone or something)
  • upon the heels of
  • sit upon
  • sit upon (something)
  • pitch upon
  • count upon (someone or something)
  • frown upon
  • settle upon (something)
  • tumble upon (something)
  • upon impact
References in periodicals archive
The glorious majesty of the Lord our God be upon us.
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The point is not how well Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) treated women and what rights they have "under Islam." Nor is the point how badly Jews were treated in non-Muslim land s centuries or decades ago and how comparatively well they were treated in Muslim lands.
The cave allusion is to the Flight of Muhammad (Peace be upon him) to Madinah.
To whom shall we give Access to Our Water Holes?
As I read the line "Let his blood be upon us and upon our children" with the rest of the assembly, it triggered a reaction that has remained with me ever since: I didn't mean those words, and it seemed unsuitable that the rite should lead me to speak them.
"Crucify him!"
They knew that while many curious eyes would be upon them, they would be left alone except for the inevitable wire collection basket thrust into their faces.
Make room for "behind the pillar" Catholics