under the weather

Example Sentences

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I could tell she was feeling a little under the weather that day but she didn’t ask for any special treatment, and kindly and happily took direction.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

Being under the weather couldn't keep Morgan from keeping tabs on the team and his Knicks-branded phone case was visible in the photo.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2025

She returned to public duties last week, but is understood to still be under the weather after a busy week of engagements.

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2024

The pope has been under the weather for several days.

From New York Times • Feb. 28, 2024

She said she was feeling under the weather.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin