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UKunder the weather
/ˌʌndə ðə wˈɛðə/
/ˌʌndɚ ðə wˈɛðɚ/under the weather
[PHRASE]1
feeling unwell or slightly ill
What is the origin of the idiom "under the weather" and when to use it?
The idiom "under the weather" has origins in the sailing world and dates back to the 18th century. It originated from sailors who would often feel sick or unwell due to rough weather conditions, which could cause them to feel unwell or seasick. The phrase evolved to describe someone who is feeling sick or not in good health. It is used to indicate that someone is feeling unwell or experiencing a mild illness. It suggests a temporary state of physical discomfort or sickness.
Examples
1. So, if you’re feeling under the weather after long weeks in the office, you can at least rest assured that it’s not the radiation from your appliances to blame.
2. Or did you start puking after hanging out with your buddy’s preschooler, who was a little under the weather?
3. I'm a little under the weather.
4. And the next day, I started to feel a little under the weather, because I'm as hypochondriacal as the next person.
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