mild bout

Frequency: 6.89.5 per million words

a short and not very severe period of illness

boutADJECTIVE + bout

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mild

Examples (10)

  • He was off work for two days with a mild bout of the flu.
  • She's just getting over a mild bout of a stomach bug.
  • Compared to last year, this was just a mild bout of hay fever.
  • The doctor said it was a mild bout of bronchitis and prescribed some rest.
  • My toddler is fussy, probably suffering from a mild bout of teething trouble.
  • A mild bout of dizziness forced her to sit down for a moment.
  • After the trip, I experienced a mild bout of food poisoning.
  • Don't worry too much; it's likely just a mild bout of exhaustion from overworking.
  • He had a mild bout of insomnia last week but feels much better now.
  • The sudden change in plans led to a mild bout of anxiety.