Learn / Teach English Idioms: I'm under the weather

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Boss: Kevin, morning! Don't forget we have a meeting at 2 o'clock today!
Kevin: Morning, boss. Sorry, I can't come to work today. I'm under the weather.

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Meaning:

I'm under the weather means: I'm sick

You can also say:
I'm feeling under the weather.
I'm a bit under the weather.
Sorry I can't come to your party tonight because I'm feeling under the weather.

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[garynewson]

Brilliant! I've just shared this with my girlfriend. She's from Latvia. Speaks good plain English, but is lost when it comes to idioms! Thanks.

[soulpower]

I was under the weather but I'm back on my feet two idioms ^_^

[kswalter]

Sorry, I couldn't come. I was under the weather with a case of strep throat.