Idiom of the Day: Under the Weather

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Hai sobat Pondok Linguishtic! Pada post kali ini kita akan kembali membahas tentang idiom dalam Bahasa Inggris. Idiom yang akan kita bahas kali ini adalah "Under the weather". Secara literal, frasa ini berarti "Di bawah cuaca", tapi bukan itu arti yang dimaksud. Idiom 'Under the weather' dapat diartikan suatu kondisi yang kurang sehat atau tidak enak badan. Jadi, idiom ini digunakan untuk mengungkapkan kondisi seseorang yang sedang sakit atau tidak enak badan, atau bahkan sedang tidak mood atau lesu. Perhatikan contoh percakapan di bawah ini:
  • A: What happens to Sisca? She looks so pale.
    B: Yep, it seems that she is under the weather. She needs to take a rest.
  • A: I think I am gonna miss today's class. I feel under the weather.
    B: Really? Then, you had better take some medicine and have a bed rest.
  • A: The boss didn't show up in the party last night. Where was he?
    B: He stayed at home all night since he was under the weather.
  • A: The cat looks so weak. Do you think it is a bit under the weather?
    B: Yeah, I think so.
  • A: I'm feeling under the weather. I think I am getting a cold.
    B: Take a rest then.
Selamat mencoba ya guys. Keep practicing your English! See you on the next post soon.

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