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English phrases for health and feeling better
18 phrases from the lesson “Under the Weather”.
- on top of the worldfeeling extremely happy
- down in the dumpsfeeling sad or low
- keep your chin upused to encourage someone to stay positive during a difficult time
- let off steamto release stress, often through activity
- under the weatherfeeling slightly unwell
- take it out on (someone)to treat someone badly because you're upset, even if it's not their fault
- feel betterto feel less unwell or less upset
- cheer someone upto help someone feel happier
- get some restto sleep or relax to recover energy
- calm downto become less angry or upset
- at breaking pointat the limit of what you can emotionally or physically cope with
- come to terms with (something)to gradually accept something difficult
- get something off your chestto say something that's been worrying or bothering you, for relief
- in low spiritsfeeling sad or low
- bounce backto recover quickly after a setback, illness or disappointment
- take it easyto relax and avoid overexerting yourself
- a clean bill of healthofficial confirmation that someone is healthy
- recharge your batteriesto rest and restore your energy
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Teach these phrasesThe C1 lesson “Under the Weather” is a ready-to-teach lesson with a reading, three exercises, speaking tasks and an answer key.
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