using slang to talk about being ill

source: Howcast
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--under the weather
--I didn't go to work today because I'm feeling under the weather.
--take it easy
--If you are sick. You should lie down and take it easy.
--cut back (reduce your intake)
--My doctor told me that I should cut back on my sugar