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Значение идиомы off feed
[off feed] or [off one’s feed] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Not feelingwell; lacking in vitality; droopy; moody.
Mary was worried; hercanary was off feed.
Jerry seemed to be off his feed; he did notjoke and laugh with the others.
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