IdiomNature
English
Englishunder the weather
Meaning: Unwell; ill.
Example: “I'm feeling a bit under the weather, so I'll stay home today.”
Equivalents in other languages
French: Ne pas être dans son assiette Literally: Not to be in one's plate- French: Avoir un pet de travers Literally: To have a fart sideways
Origin: Probably nautical: a seasick sailor would be sent below deck, out of the rough weather, and ships were said to be "under the weather" when storms battered them. The sense of feeling unwell is recorded from the early 19th century.
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