under the weather

Register · Informal Informal — used in casual, everyday conversation among friends and family. Avoid in formal writing or professional settings. CEFR B1

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Figurative meaning

Feeling slightly ill or unwell.

Why this phrase?

Once used of sailors made sick by rough conditions at sea.

Example

“I'm staying home today because I'm a bit under the weather.”

Dictionary details

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Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.

alive and kicking Neutral · CEFR B1

still healthy, active, or functioning despite age or difficulty

on cloud nine Informal · CEFR B1

Extremely happy and delighted.

out and about Informal · CEFR B1

away from home and actively going to places or doing ordinary activities

rain cats and dogs Informal · CEFR B1

to rain very heavily

take it easy Informal · CEFR B1

to relax and avoid strain

at death's door Neutral · CEFR B2

so seriously ill or injured that death seems close

Source methodology

Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.

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