Meaning
Mildly ill or unwell.
Primary Function
Sickness expression.
Communicative Purpose
To explain absence or low energy politely.
Pattern
under the weather
Core Structure
under the weather
Função primária
Sickness expression.
Propósito comunicativo
To explain absence or low energy politely.
Situações de gatilho
Colds, fatigue, hangovers.
Contextos
Workplace, social plans.
Padrão
under the weather
Estrutura central
under the weather
Slots de substituição
none
Colocados típicos
- feeling a bit
- slightly
- a little
Substituições comuns
- out of sorts
- off-colour
Erros comuns
*under weather* (missing ‘the’)
Similar / contraste
coming down with something
Interferências
Not about climate.
Família do chunk
- Sickness idioms
Nuance
Soft, non-alarming.
Efeito pragmático
Excusing oneself without drama.
Dica de memória
Person under a rain cloud.
Nota
This idiom is used to describe a mild illness or feeling unwell, without necessarily specifying the exact cause. It is a polite way to explain that one is not feeling well enough to engage in normal activities, such as going to work or socializing. The phrase is often used to excuse oneself from obligations or to explain a lack of energy or focus.
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I’m feeling unwell (neutral).
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