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What does under the weather mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word under the weather? Here's what it means.

Adjective
  1. (idiomatic) Somewhat ill or gloomy.
  2. (idiomatic) Somewhat intoxicated or suffering from a hangover.
  3. (idiomatic, obsolete) Experiencing adversity.
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While I've been under the weather things have been growing in the fields and hedges, turning my little world back to a green and pleasant place.
I feel sick, have a painful headache and feel a bit under the weather, but I know that if I push myself and get out of bed I will feel better.
I've been feeling under the weather lately, so I decided to stay in bed this morning and get some much needed sleep.
The rest of the travel sector was also under the weather with Stagecoach thwacked by a poor performance at its US coach operation.
Next time you're under the weather, just remember the case of the Essex girl who complained to her doctor of being hurt all over.
I didn't go to the gym yesterday because I was a little under the weather.

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