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the meaning of "feeling a bit off"

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kjc0123 | 10:30 Tue 12th Apr 2005 | Phrases & Sayings
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the meaning of "feeling a bit off" in the following sentences?

"Richard? Did I wake you? Of course, I did. Silly question. I'm sorry. I have a small problem. I'm feeling a bit off. R�my and I need to pop up to the Isles for my treatments. Well, right away, actually. Sorry for the short notice. Can you have Elizabeth ready in about twenty minutes? I know, do the best you can. See you shortly."

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A bit off means slightly unwell
And I have heard it used, though I don't think i applies in this case, to mean feeling grumpy or in a not 100% good mood.
Having to go for treatments suggests a medical rather than emotional cause

The person who has to get Elizabeth ready in twenty minutes - getting a lady of any age ready in less than two hours is a non-starter - may also feel that the request is a 'bit off' (= a non-starter) and may also feel a bit off about it all (= irritated)

So all in all, a bit off is a phrase which is a bit of alright!

Keep reading kay jay!

Peter! Were you to ask me to get ready, I could do so in around ten minutes, but then it's difficult to improve on perfection...

Where are you taking me?

another fond northern meaning of "a bit off", though not relevant to your quote is "not for a while yet" as in, (imagine the accent) "i've not gor 'im owt fer 'is b'thdi, bur it's a bit off yet"...

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