Idioms & Expressions
Under the weather
Describing mild illness or general unwellness
Literal Meaning
Located or situated beneath the weather; having a position below the atmospheric conditions
Actual Meaning
Feeling ill or unwell, not at one's best
Examples in Context

Friend: 'I'm feeling a bit under the weather today.' (Translation: I'm not feeling well)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Usually mild illness
  • 2Nautical origin
  • 3Good for when not severely ill
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unwell
ill
feeling off
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