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    What is the origin of the phrase "under the weather?"

    Question #129221. Asked by nmerr. (Jan 29 13 1:48 AM)


    muzzyhill3

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    It'a a nautical phrase. When a sailor got sick, they would stick him below decks and away from the elements or "under the weather". Quite neat really.

    Jan 29 13, 2:33 AM

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