I'm still feeling under the weather

:blossom: In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful. :blossom:

Hi!

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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: Iā€™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 ā€œfeeling under the weatherā€ mean?
Does it mean ā€œfeeling nauseousā€?


A: Why didnā€™t you go to school yesterday?
B: I stayed home because I wasnā€™t feeling well.
A: What was your problem?
B: My stomach was bothering me.
A: Are you feeling any better?
B: Iā€™m still feeling a little sick.
A: Iā€™m going to the store, would you like any Pepto Bismol?
B: Thatā€™s okay.
A: I hope you feel better.
B: Iā€™d appreciate that.

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What does ā€œfeeling a little sickā€ mean?
Does it mean ā€œfeeling a little nauseousā€?

Thank you

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ā€œFeeling under the weatherā€ and ā€œfeeling a little sickā€ are both idiomatic expressions in English that refer to not feeling well, but they donā€™t specifically mean ā€œfeeling nauseous.ā€

  1. ā€œFeeling under the weatherā€: 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 doesnā€™t necessarily mean nausea unless the context specifically implies it.

  2. ā€œFeeling a little sickā€: This expression also means not feeling well but tends to imply a mild or general illness. Again, it could include nausea, but it doesnā€™t exclusively refer to it unless clarified in the context.

In both cases, ā€œfeeling nauseousā€ 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.

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Thank you so muck, Torsten :rose:
Very nice.

I have another question:
What does ā€œThatā€™s okayā€ mean here?
Does it mean ā€œNo, thank youā€ ?

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Yes, in this context, ā€œThatā€™s okayā€ means ā€œNo, thank youā€ or politely declining an offer. B is saying they donā€™t need any Pepto Bismol but is expressing it in a polite and casual way.

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Thanks. :rose:

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Yes, ā€˜feeling under the weatherā€™ is an informal expression to say youā€™re not feeling well
But I would say: 'Iā€™m still feeling a little ill/ weak."
However, Rzf, if you keep posting dialogues ad nauseam, one might start feeling nauseous.
If you worried, donā€™t bother. Iā€™m still right as right as rain.

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Thank you so muck, Masme :rose:
Very nice.

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