under the weather

  • 1Under the weather — Weather Weath er, n. [OE. weder, AS. weder; akin to OS. wedar, OFries. weder, D. weder, we[^e]r, G. wetter, OHG. wetar, Icel. ve[eth]r, Dan. veir, Sw. v[ a]der wind, air, weather, and perhaps to OSlav. vedro fair weather; or perhaps to Lith.… …

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  • 2under the weather — {adv. phr.} In bad health or low spirits. * /Mary called in today asking for a sick day as she is under the weather./ …

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  • 3under the weather — {adv. phr.} In bad health or low spirits. * /Mary called in today asking for a sick day as she is under the weather./ …

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  • 4under the weather — If you are feeling a bit ill, sad or lack energy, you are under the weather …

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  • 5under the weather — ► under the weather informal slightly unwell or depressed. Main Entry: ↑weather …

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  • 7under the weather — feel ill (but not seriously ill) He is feeling under the weather so he is going to bed early tonight. Digest 22/2002 unwell; ill. John has not been looking very well these days. He s under the weather. The children and I have had so many colds… …

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  • 8under the weather — 1. mod. ill. □ I feel sort of under the weather today. □ Whatever I ate for lunch is making me feel a bit under the weather. 2. mod. alcohol intoxicated. □ Daddy’s under the weather again. □ …

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  • 9under the weather —    If you are feeling a bit ill, sad or lack energy, you are under the weather.   (Dorking School Dictionary)    ***    If you are under the weather, you are not feeling very well.     You look a bit under the weather. What s the matter? …

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  • 10under the weather — adjective a) Somewhat ill or gloomy. I met a stranger, a quiet little man, who also had been under the weather from malaria. b) Somewhat intoxicated or suffering from a hangover. I was a bit under the weather last night: out with a party of… …

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