A1
Idiom
Informal
Meaning
To feel a little sick or unwell, not seriously ill but not perfectly healthy.
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Cultural Background
British people often use this phrase to be understated about their health. It is frequently used in professional settings to explain a sick day.
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Keep it vague
You don't need to explain your symptoms when you use this phrase.
Meaning
To feel a little sick or unwell, not seriously ill but not perfectly healthy.
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Keep it vague
You don't need to explain your symptoms when you use this phrase.
Test Yourself
Which sentence is correct?
I am feeling ____.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: under the weather
The idiom is 'under the weather'.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Which sentence is correct?
Choose
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I am feeling ____.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: under the weather
The idiom is 'under the weather'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it's for minor illnesses.
Related Phrases
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Coming down with
similarStarting to get sick
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