health

Idioms (12)

• under the weather Informal · CEFR B1
  Feeling slightly ill or unwell.
• cold turkey Informal · CEFR C1
  to stop a habit or addiction completely and suddenly
• out and about Informal · CEFR B1
  away from home and actively going to places or doing ordinary activities
• take it easy Informal · CEFR B1
  to relax and avoid strain
• over the counter Neutral · CEFR B2
  obtainable without a prescription or other formal authorization
• on the mend Neutral · CEFR B2
  recovering or improving after illness or damage
• kiss of life Neutral · CEFR C1
  mouth-to-mouth resuscitation given to revive someone who is not breathing
• kick the habit Informal · CEFR B2
  to stop a persistent behavior, especially an addictive one
• alive and kicking Neutral · CEFR B1
  still healthy, active, or functioning despite age or difficulty
• at death's door Neutral · CEFR B2
  so seriously ill or injured that death seems close
• dead to the world Neutral · CEFR B2
  sleeping so deeply that you are completely unaware of your surroundings
• hit the bottle Informal · CEFR B2
  to begin drinking alcohol heavily, often in response to personal distress