In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful.
Hi!
Conversation
A: What reason do you have for missing school?
B: I was sick.
A: How were you sick?
B: I had a stomachache.
A: Did it get any better?
B: I’m still feeling under the weather.
A: Would you like anything for your stomach?
B: I took something earlier.
A: Get better.
B: Thanks a lot.
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What does “feeling under the weather” mean?
Does it mean “feeling nauseous”?
A: Why didn’t you go to school yesterday?
B: I stayed home because I wasn’t feeling well.
A: What was your problem?
B: My stomach was bothering me.
A: Are you feeling any better?
B: I’m still feeling a little sick.
A: I’m going to the store, would you like any Pepto Bismol?
B: That’s okay.
A: I hope you feel better.
B: I’d appreciate that.
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What does “feeling a little sick” mean?
Does it mean “feeling a little nauseous”?
“Feeling under the weather” and “feeling a little sick” are both idiomatic expressions in English that refer to not feeling well, but they don’t specifically mean “feeling nauseous.”
“Feeling under the weather”: This phrase generally means feeling unwell or out of sorts, without specifying the exact nature of the illness. It can encompass a range of mild physical or mental discomforts, such as fatigue, a headache, or a mild cold. It doesn’t necessarily mean nausea unless the context specifically implies it.
“Feeling a little sick”: This expression also means not feeling well but tends to imply a mild or general illness. Again, it could include nausea, but it doesn’t exclusively refer to it unless clarified in the context.
In both cases, “feeling nauseous” could be part of the symptoms if mentioned or implied, but on their own, these phrases are more general and can refer to a variety of minor health issues.
Yes, in this context, “That’s okay” means “No, thank you” or politely declining an offer. B is saying they don’t need any Pepto Bismol but is expressing it in a polite and casual way.
In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful. 