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(idiomatic) Whose future is uncertain due to an anticipated threat or change in circumstance. / (idiomatic) Under suspicion; subject to critical inspection.

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under a cloud

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Source Word

under a cloud

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈʌn.dɚ ə klaʊd/

Prepositional phrase

idiomatic

Japanese Meaning

将来に不確実性があり、悪い予感がある状態 / 疑いを持たれている、疑惑がある状態

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After the investigation was launched, the mayor found himself under a cloud about his political future.

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捜査が始まってから、市長は政治的な将来が不透明になってしまった。

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(idiomatic) Whose future is uncertain due to an anticipated threat or change in circumstance.

First Kings 9:10-10:29 brings us back to see the glory of this empire. It is glory that must now be seen with respect to 8:22-53 and 9:1-9. It is therefore glory under a cloud, destined to fade away.

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(idiomatic) Under suspicion; subject to critical inspection.

A man accused of a crime is entitled to a speedy trial, not merely because he is under a personal restraint, but also because his reputation is under a cloud, as long as the criminal accusation remains undisposed of.

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