What does the phrase 'under the weather' mean? (2019)

Practice Questions

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What does the phrase 'under the weather' mean? (2019)
  1. Feeling ill
  2. Feeling happy
  3. Feeling confused
  4. Feeling tired

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What does the phrase 'under the weather' mean? (2019)
  • Step 1: Understand that 'under the weather' is an idiom, which is a phrase that has a meaning different from the individual words.
  • Step 2: Break down the phrase: 'under' suggests being below or affected by something, and 'the weather' refers to the conditions outside.
  • Step 3: Realize that when someone says they feel 'under the weather', they are not talking about actual weather conditions.
  • Step 4: Know that the phrase is commonly used to describe someone who is feeling sick or unwell.
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