Post 009
Under the Weather
"I woke up feeling terrible this morning. My head hurt, my throat was sore, and I just couldn’t get out of bed. My friend called and asked if I wanted to meet up, but I told them I was feeling under the weather. They said, ‘Get some rest and drink lots of tea.’ Good advice."
Question: What does "under the weather" mean in this context?
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Pronunciation
Listen to the audio and repeat or use it as a guide while you read. Focus on the phrase “under the weather” and its natural flow.
Intonation
Sentence: “I told them I was feeling under the weather.”
Intonation variations:
“I told them I was feeling under the weather.” (Stressing I personalizes the statement.)
“I told them I was feeling under the weather.” (Stressing feeling emphasizes the experience of being unwell.)
“I told them I was feeling under the weather.” (Stressing weather highlights the metaphor.)
Expression
Idiom: Under the weather means feeling sick or unwell.
Use this idiom: When you are not feeling well and want to explain it casually.
