English idiom · informal · spoken · BrE & AmE
under the weather: meaning and examples
under the weather means feeling slightly ill or not as well as usual.
Suele describir una indisposición leve, no una enfermedad grave. Se usa normalmente después de «feel» o «be».
معمولاً ناخوشی خفیف را توصیف میکند، نه بیماری جدی. اغلب بعد از «feel» یا «be» میآید.
Die Wendung beschreibt meist ein leichtes Unwohlsein, keine ernste Krankheit. Sie steht oft nach „feel“ oder „be“.
L’expression décrit généralement un léger malaise, pas une maladie grave. Elle suit souvent « feel » ou « be ».
Memory hook: Bad weather is used as an image for low energy and poor health.
How to use “under the weather”
- I’m feeling under the weather, so I’ll stay home.
- You look a little under the weather today.
- She was under the weather for a few days.
Common mistake: This usually describes a minor illness. It is not the best expression for a serious medical condition.
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This expression belongs to Lesson 1, where you can compare it with other idioms about feelings & emotions and practise it interactively.
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