Medical & Health

Under the weather

ˌʌndər ðə ˈweðər

idiom

What does Under the weather mean?

Feeling slightly sick.

Example sentence

"I'm a bit under the weather today, working from home."

American usage tip

Polite way to say you're unwell.

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