Break the ice Under the weather Hit the nail on the head Cost an arm and a leg Piece of cake Let the cat out of the bag Bite the bullet Call it a day Cut corners Give someone the cold shoulder The best of both worlds Burning the midnight oil Beat around the bush Once in a blue moon Kill two birds with one stone Through thick and thin Get out of hand Miss the boat See eye to eye Keep your chin up
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Under the weather
This is a polite way to say you feel slightly ill or tired without being specific about symptoms. It is very common in workplace communication when taking a sick day.
Examples in context
I'm feeling a bit under the weather today.
I'm feeling a bit under the weather today.
Sarah stayed home because she was under the weather.
Sarah stayed home because she was under the weather.
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