I'm feeling a bit under the weather today.
under the weather
idiom A2
ill or gloomy, especially from a cold or flu.
Origin
disputed originBelieved to be nautical: seasick or ill sailors were sent below deck, away from the weather; some sources cite the fuller phrase 'under the weather bow'.
She stayed home from work because she was under the weather.
Having felt under the weather all week, he finally saw a doctor, who said the flu was going around the office.
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how's the weather
Indicating a change of subject to unimportant topics.
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keep a weather eye open
to maintain a background awareness of something; to remain alert to changes without it occupying one's full attention.
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make heavy weather
To make progress only with difficulty.
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make the weather
To be extraordinarily effective, especially when in a position of authority.
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stormy weather
Used to describe a period of troubles and difficulties, especially in terms of relationships.
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talk about the weather
To chit-chat; to shoot the breeze.
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weather the storm
To reach the end of a very difficult situation without too much harm or damage.