WONDER #85: Why Do People Say “Under the Weather”?

Question 1 of 3

Phrases whose meaning is different from the meaning of the words themselves are called what?

  1. idioms
  2. synonyms
  3. antonyms
  4. conjunctions

Question 2 of 3

If you’re feeling under the weather, you’re probably feeling what?

  1. great
  2. healthy
  3. ill
  4. happy

Question 3 of 3

The phrase “under the weather” probably got its start on what form of transportation?

  1. car
  2. boat
  3. train
  4. airplane

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