Choose the meaning of the idiom: to be under the weather.
- A. to be caught in rain
- B. to feel slightly unwell
- C. to be very busy
- D. to be depressed by criticism
Explanation
The phrase describes feeling mildly ill and is thought to come from sailors sent below deck when sick. The literal weather reading is exactly what an idiom question sets out to trap. It suggests a minor complaint rather than serious illness.