Idiom: Under the Weather
slightly ill
Examples
- I'm feeling under the weather.
Key rules
- Under the weather means feeling slightly ill
- It is informal and used with "feel" or "be"
- The article "the" must stay in the phrase
- It describes a mild illness, not a serious one
Common mistakes
- I'm under weather → I'm under the weather
💡 Tip: For a serious illness, say "I'm ill" or "I'm sick".