under a cloud
1under a cloud — If someone is suspected of having done something wrong, they are under a cloud …
2under a cloud — ► under a cloud under suspicion or discredited. Main Entry: ↑cloud …
3under a cloud — phrasal 1. : in disfavor or disgrace 2. : subject to a stigma or to suspicion as not fully cleared of a damaging charge 3. : suffering repression or derangement * * * under a cloud In trouble, disgrace or disfavour • • • Main Entry: ↑cloud * * *… …
4under a cloud — {adj. phr.} 1. Under suspicion; not trusted. * /Joyce has been under a cloud since her roommate s bracelet disappeared./ * /The butcher is under a cloud because the inspectors found his scales were not honest./ 2. Depressed, sad, discouraged. *… …
5under a cloud — {adj. phr.} 1. Under suspicion; not trusted. * /Joyce has been under a cloud since her roommate s bracelet disappeared./ * /The butcher is under a cloud because the inspectors found his scales were not honest./ 2. Depressed, sad, discouraged. *… …
6under\ a\ cloud — adj. phr. 1. Under suspicion; not trusted. Joyce has been under a cloud since her roommate s bracelet disappeared. The butcher is under a cloud because the inspectors found his scales were not honest. 2. Depressed, sad, discouraged. Joe has been… …
7under a cloud — 1) under suspicion, not trusted The politician has been under a cloud over the possibility of taking bribes. 2) depressed, sad She has been under a cloud of depression since her cat died. Digest 22/2002 less than entirely trustworthy; suspected… …
8under a cloud — If someone is suspected of having done something wrong, they are under a cloud. (Dorking School Dictionary) …
9under a cloud — thought possibly to be involved in something illegal or criminal. Several people at my company have suddenly left under a cloud and are being investigated by the police …
10under a cloud — with your reputation damaged because you may have done something wrong He left the company under a cloud …
