under a cloud

under a cloud
1) в плачевном состоянии, в тяжёлом положении

I was not feeling bright that morning. Indeed my powers seemed a bit under a cloud. (M. Twain, ‘Short Stories’, ‘An Encounter with an Interviewer’) — Я неважно себя чувствовал в то утро. Действительно, голова у меня что-то не варила.

The field was under a cloud just now, but he was confident prosperity would shortly reign over the whole district. (K. S. Prichard, ‘The Roaring Nineties’, ch. 63) — Золотой прииск сейчас находится в плачевном состоянии, но он уверен, что процветание в золотоносном районе не за горами.

2) в немилости, в опале; под подозрением; на плохом счету; покрытый позором

We'll not live under a cloud always. I'll get a divorce, and We'll marry. (Th. Dreiser, ‘The Titan’, ch. 1) — Над нами не всегда же будут тучи. Я добьюсь развода, и мы поженимся.

Mack and the boys were under a cloud and they knew they deserved it. (J. Steinbeck, ‘Cannery Row’, ch. 23) — У Мака и ребят была подмоченная репутация. Они знали, что это заслуженно.

I shouldn't like to go out under a cloud... Of course, we've all got to go some time, but no one likes being forced out. (C. P. Snow, ‘The Conscience of the Rich’, ch. XXXV) — Мне не хотелось бы уходить из министерства опозоренным... Конечно, рано или поздно всем приходится уходить, но неприятно, когда тебя заставляют уйти.


Большой англо-русский фразеологический словарь. - М.: «Русский язык-Медиа».. 2006.

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  • under a cloud — If someone is suspected of having done something wrong, they are under a cloud …   The small dictionary of idiomes

  • under a cloud — ► under a cloud under suspicion or discredited. Main Entry: ↑cloud …   English terms dictionary

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  • under a cloud — {adj. phr.} 1. Under suspicion; not trusted. * /Joyce has been under a cloud since her roommate s bracelet disappeared./ * /The butcher is under a cloud because the inspectors found his scales were not honest./ 2. Depressed, sad, discouraged. *… …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • under a cloud — {adj. phr.} 1. Under suspicion; not trusted. * /Joyce has been under a cloud since her roommate s bracelet disappeared./ * /The butcher is under a cloud because the inspectors found his scales were not honest./ 2. Depressed, sad, discouraged. *… …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • under\ a\ cloud — adj. phr. 1. Under suspicion; not trusted. Joyce has been under a cloud since her roommate s bracelet disappeared. The butcher is under a cloud because the inspectors found his scales were not honest. 2. Depressed, sad, discouraged. Joe has been… …   Словарь американских идиом

  • under a cloud — 1) under suspicion, not trusted The politician has been under a cloud over the possibility of taking bribes. 2) depressed, sad She has been under a cloud of depression since her cat died. Digest 22/2002 less than entirely trustworthy; suspected… …   Idioms and examples

  • under a cloud —    If someone is suspected of having done something wrong, they are under a cloud.   (Dorking School Dictionary) …   English Idioms & idiomatic expressions

  • under a cloud — thought possibly to be involved in something illegal or criminal. Several people at my company have suddenly left under a cloud and are being investigated by the police …   New idioms dictionary

  • under a cloud — with your reputation damaged because you may have done something wrong He left the company under a cloud …   English dictionary

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