health
Phrases (1)
Idioms (12)
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under the weather
CEFR B1Feeling slightly ill or unwell.
Informal -
cold turkey
CEFR C1to stop a habit or addiction completely and suddenly
Informal -
out and about
CEFR B1away from home and actively going to places or doing ordinary activities
Informal -
take it easy
CEFR B1to relax and avoid strain
Informal -
over the counter
CEFR B2obtainable without a prescription or other formal authorization
Neutral -
on the mend
CEFR B2recovering or improving after illness or damage
Neutral -
kiss of life
CEFR C1mouth-to-mouth resuscitation given to revive someone who is not breathing
Neutral -
kick the habit
CEFR B2to stop a persistent behavior, especially an addictive one
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alive and kicking
CEFR B1still healthy, active, or functioning despite age or difficulty
Neutral -
at death's door
CEFR B2so seriously ill or injured that death seems close
Neutral -
dead to the world
CEFR B2sleeping so deeply that you are completely unaware of your surroundings
Neutral -
hit the bottle
CEFR B2to begin drinking alcohol heavily, often in response to personal distress
Informal