C2idiompeopleIELTS-friendly
under a cloud
USUK
suspected of having done something wrong, or in disgrace
Usually 'leave/resign under a cloud'. Not about mood; for sadness use 'down in the dumps'.
In context
The coach left the club under a cloud after the betting scandal.
He resigned under a cloud, although nothing was ever proved.
More idioms about people
- a chip off the old blocka child who is very like one of their parents in character or skills
- a cold fishsomeone who seems unfriendly and does not show feelings
- a drama queensomeone who reacts to small problems as if they were very serious
- a fair-weather friendsomeone who is your friend only when things are going well for you
- a friend in need is a friend indeeda person who helps you when you are in trouble is a true friend