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Under a cloud Meaning in English

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ˈəndɝ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɫaʊd
UN-der uh KLOWD
ˈʌndɐ/ /æɪ/ /klˈaʊd
UN-duh uh KLOWD

释义

If someone is 'under a cloud', they are suspected of having done something wrong or people do not trust them due to possible bad behavior.

用法与细微差别

This idiom is informal and often describes lost trust, especially at work or in legal situations. Common with 'be under a cloud' or 'leave under a cloud'. It does not mean being literally sad or depressed.

例句

After the mistake at work, he was under a cloud.

basic

She left the company under a cloud.

basic

Many believe the manager is under a cloud after the scandal.

basic

We should wait before trusting him again—he's still under a cloud.

natural

Rumors spread quickly, so he found himself under a cloud despite no proof.

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The politician remained under a cloud even after being cleared by the court.

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