idiom
Under the Weather
UN-der thuh WEH-ther
ˈʌn.dər ðə ˈwɛð.ərListen
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Syllable breakdown
UNdertheWEATHer
Dictionary meaning
Feeling slightly ill or unwell; not in good health; below one's usual standard of wellness.
Examples
- She called in sick, saying she was feeling under the weather.
- He seemed a bit under the weather at the party but didn't want to leave early.
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