Under a cloud
phrase
If someone is under a cloud, they are suspected of having done something wrong.
After the money disappeared, she left the company under a cloud.
Often appears as...
- be under a cloud
- leave under a cloud
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Idiomatic
phrase
In a state of unhappiness or gloominess.
He's been under a cloud ever since his wife left him.
Often appears as...
- walk under a cloud
- under a cloud of sadness
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Idiomatic
phrase
If someone is under a cloud, they are suspected of having done something wrong.
After the money disappeared, she left the company under a cloud.
Often appears as...
- be under a cloud
- leave under a cloud
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
In a state of unhappiness or gloominess.
He's been under a cloud ever since his wife left him.
Often appears as...
- walk under a cloud
- under a cloud of sadness
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Suspicion
Used when someone is suspected of wrongdoing or involved in a scandal.
The politician resigned under a cloud of corruption allegations.
Pro Tip 2/3Unproven Guilt
Implies that guilt is not confirmed, but the person is still distrusted.
He's been under a cloud ever since the investigation started.
Pro Tip 3/3Tabloid Term
Frequently used in media to describe celebrities or public figures facing rumors.
The star remained under a cloud despite denying the accusations.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Suspicion
Used when someone is suspected of wrongdoing or involved in a scandal.
The politician resigned under a cloud of corruption allegations.
Pro Tip 2/3Unproven Guilt
Implies that guilt is not confirmed, but the person is still distrusted.
He's been under a cloud ever since the investigation started.
Pro Tip 3/3Tabloid Term
Frequently used in media to describe celebrities or public figures facing rumors.
The star remained under a cloud despite denying the accusations.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Suspicion
Used when someone is suspected of wrongdoing or involved in a scandal.
The politician resigned under a cloud of corruption allegations.
Pro Tip 2/3Unproven Guilt
Implies that guilt is not confirmed, but the person is still distrusted.
He's been under a cloud ever since the investigation started.
Pro Tip 3/3Tabloid Term
Frequently used in media to describe celebrities or public figures facing rumors.
The star remained under a cloud despite denying the accusations.
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