Under the Weather

Yesterday when I got off work I stopped at the drugstore to get some Nighttime Nyquil because I was feeling a bit "under the weather". I didn't feel any better when I got up this morning so I made my self get up, shower and eat a little something. I got to work on time  but  informed my fellow staffers that I was "under the weather" Happily, I did make it until 2:30pm at work( usually off work at 4:30)....but being "under the weather" got the best of me. I needed to go home and rest. As I was driving home I started to wonder about where the expression "under the weather" came from. I think all people (in America) know this to mean not feeling  well, not up to par.

In fact, I looked at the electronic dictionary definintion and it said...........

under the weather

1. Somewhat indisposed; slightly ill.

2. Slang

a. Intoxicated; drunk.

b. Suffering from a hangover.

 

Now, first of all, I was definitely not placed in the #2 category...I was feeling slightly ill.

 

I googled the expression and here is it's origins.................

 

 This comes  from a maritime source. In the old days, when a sailor was unwell, he was sent down below to help his recovery, under the deck and away from the weather.

Read more: What is the origin of the phrase "under the weather"? | Answerbag http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/587945#ixzz1ACD4iAcB

 

There you have it mates........I hope to be back on deck and in the weather tomorrow....if not, I will surface sometime soon!

Ahoy!

Judi