under the weather

Meanings

• Adjective

  Feeling sad, ill, or low in spirits.

  - "She was feeling under the weather after the long flight."
  - "He stayed home from work under the weather."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

out of sorts , off one's feed , out of sorts , out of sorts

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with under the weather
weather , together , leather , seather , feather

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Variants

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to weather , under the weather , weather , weathers

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'being below the weather cock' on a ship, indicating being below deck and out of the wind and rain.

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Trivia

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1. Under the weather can also be used to describe a situation or environment that is not ideal.

2. The phrase originated in the 16th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. mood: Related to emotional state or disposition.

2. illness: Related to feeling unwell or sick.

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Culture

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In literature, 'under the weather' is often used to describe a character's mood or emotional state.

How to Memorize "under the weather"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine feeling tired, sad, or unwell.

2. associate
   

   - Associate with feeling down or sick.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'under the weather' to remember feeling sad or unwell.

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