Published on
April 16, 2024
by
Gina Rancaño, BA
Revised on
November 22, 2024
I before e except after c is one of English’s most popular mnemonic spelling rules. However, while it applies to certain words, such as “receive,” “deceive,” and “conceit,” it disregards a whole range of others, including “science,” “glacier,” and “neighbor.”
There are more English words that include “ie” rather than “ei” (even after “c”). Thus, strictly adhering to the “i before e except after c” rule may cause more spelling mistakes than not.
Published on
April 8, 2024
by
Gina Rancaño, BA
Revised on
January 28, 2025
Under the weather is an idiom that means “feeling sick or unwell.” It’s often used to explain that someone is ill without having to go into details.
For instance, when someone can’t make it to work because of health issues, they may be more comfortable saying they’re “under the weather” instead of saying that they have a severe cough.
Examples: Under the weather in a sentenceSorry that I can’t go to your birthday party; I’m feeling under the weather.
Lauren is under the weather, so I’ll send her the meeting notes afterward.
I feel under the weather today, so I can’t make it to practice.