to be in the doldrums

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to be in the doldrums - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  doldrums \dol"drums\ (d[o^]l"dr[u^]mz), n. pl. [Cf. Gael.
     doltrum grief, vexation?]
     A part of the ocean near the equator, abounding in calms,
     squalls, and light, baffling winds, which sometimes prevent
     all progress for weeks; -- so called by sailors.
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     To be in the doldrums, to be in a state of listlessness
        ennui, or tedium.
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