English Class 5 Idioms

Asked by SANCHITA SANJEEV KUMAR RAI · NARAYANA ETECHNO SCHOOL

What is a synonym for 'under the weather' in the sentence:
'Shana was feeling under the weather last night'?

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Answer: B. sick

'The phrase "under the weather" is an idiom, which means it has a special meaning that is different from the actual words used. Long ago, when sailors at sea got seasick during bad weather, they would go below the ship's deck to protect themselves and rest. Over time, people started using "under the weather" to describe anyone who is feeling sick, unwell, or slightly poorly.

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