English Expression · Intermediate
ill health
poor health
Pronunciation: /ɪl helθ/
Meaning
A condition of being unwell or having continuing health problems.
Example
He retired early because of ill health.
He retired early because of ill health.
Practice tips
- Practice ill health out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.