under the weather
idiom/ˈʌndər ðə ˈwɛðər/
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Under the weather is a polite, gentle way to say you're feeling ill or not quite right. It's less severe than 'I'm sick' and often used for mild illness or low energy.
📖 Meanings
1feeling slightly ill or unwell
"I'm feeling a bit under the weather today." — I'm not feeling great today.
2tired, low energy, or out of sorts
"She's been under the weather all week." — She hasn't been feeling herself all week.
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feeling under the weathera bit under the weatherbeen under the weather
❓ "I can't come to work, I'm under the weather." Why won't this person come in?