under the weather

Example Sentences

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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

Hours later, he’d walk back into that same locker room with a big smile, convinced he usually plays better when he’s under the weather.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2024

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

It was true that I had a slight cold and felt a little under the weather, but Aimee wasn’t cutting me any slack.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles