Under the weather
Neutral Polite
What it really means
Feeling slightly ill — not seriously sick, just not your best. A soft, polite way to explain an absence. (If you feel genuinely unwell in the UK and are unsure what to do, NHS 111 online or by phone gives free advice.)
Chinese explanation
有点不舒服——不是重病，就是状态不好。是请假或解释缺席时委婉得体的说法。（在英国如果真的感觉不适又不知怎么办，可以通过 NHS 111 网站或电话免费咨询。）
Example conversation
A: You've been quiet today, everything okay?
B: Just a bit under the weather. I'll be fine tomorrow.
A：你今天话很少，还好吗？
B：就是有点不舒服，明天就好了。
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