TODAY'S IDIOM: UNDER A CLOUD

"UNDER A CLOUD"

If someone is under a cloud, they are suspected of having done something wrong.

Example: Ever since the rumours of corruption started, the president has been under a cloud and he probably won't win another election.


Bajo sospecha.


Example sentences:

• Henry has been under a cloud since the money disappeared and he bought a new car / Henry ha estado bajo sospecha desde que el dinero que desapareció y él compró un auto nuevo.

• If someone is under a cloud, they might try to prove they're innocent / Si alguien está bajo sospecha, es posible que intenten demostrar que son inocentes.

Additional examples:

• Several people at my company have suddenly left under a cloud and are being investigated by the police.

• Even the manager is under a cloud 

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