been under the weather



(I've) been under the weather.

Fig. a greeting response indicating that one has been ill. John: How have you been? Sally: I've been under the weather, but I'm better. Doctor: How are you? Mary: I've been under the weather. Doctor: Maybe we can fix that. What seems to be the trouble?
See also: been, weather

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Betsey['betsi]
Wiremu-Maori
Steponas-Lithuanian
Hamon-Medieval English
Rowan['rauən]
BaileeBAY-leeEnglish (Modern)