Calling in sick B1
Phoning your boss when you're not well enough to come in.
under the weather — feeling slightly unwellI'm a bit under the weather, thanks for asking. (casual)
I'm afraid I'm feeling rather under the weather today. (polite)
feel up to — feel able to doA: Are you coming to the gym later?
B: I don't think I feel up to it today. Maybe tomorrow.
Ringing the office
Sam: Morning, it's Sam. I'm a bit under the weather today, I'm afraid.
Manager: Oh no. Nothing serious, I hope?
Sam: Just a rotten cold. I really don't feel up to coming in.
Manager: No worries at all. Get some rest and we'll see you when you're better.
Texting a colleague
Priya: You coming to the team lunch later?
Tom: Doubt it, mate. Woke up feeling proper under the weather.
Priya: Ah, that's a shame. Maybe next time, eh?
Tom: Yeah, I just don't feel up to it today. Sorry.