under a cloud
The idiom "under a cloud" is often used to describe someone who is facing suspicion or disapproval, typically due to alleged misconduct or controversial actions.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)In a state of suspicion or disgrace.
Example
- After the scandal, the politician was under a cloud and lost much of his support.
B2General
(informal)Experiencing a period of difficulty or misfortune.
Example
- The company has been under a cloud since the financial crisis hit.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "under a cloud":
cloud upunder the weatherin the shadow ofin nubibuslive in the shadow ofhead in the clouds