Under the Weather
Have been suffering from a moderate head cold. So I got to wondering where did the phrase "under the weather" come from ? Here's what a quick search of the web offered.The term is correctly ‘under the weather bow’ which is a gloomy prospect; the weather bow is the side upon which all the rotten weather is blowing.”
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On a ship the greatest swaying action is on deck, and the most stable point is down near the keel. Hence seasick passengers tend to feel better below deck.
Not sure I like either explanations myself. And why do we call it a cold anyway ?
This is the time of year when I question living in CNY.
Okay, that's not CNY but that's how it feels in mid February.
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