suffer from jet lag

Meaning

This phrase describes the physical fatigue, disorientation, and sleep disruption experienced after flying across several time zones. It is commonly used in medical, professional, and everyday contexts. The verb "suffer" emphasizes the negative physical impact of the sudden time difference.

Examples

• I always suffer from jet lag for at least three days after flying from London to Tokyo.

  I always suffer from jet lag for at least three days after flying from London to Tokyo.

• If you suffer from jet lag, try to stay awake until it's dark in your new destination.

  If you suffer from jet lag, try to stay awake until it's dark in your new destination.

• She couldn't focus during the morning meeting because she was suffering from jet lag.

  She couldn't focus during the morning meeting because she was suffering from jet lag.

• Many frequent flyers suffer from jet lag, but drinking water and avoiding caffeine can help.

  Many frequent flyers suffer from jet lag, but drinking water and avoiding caffeine can help.

• Do you usually suffer from jet lag when you travel west, or only when you go east?

  Do you usually suffer from jet lag when you travel west, or only when you go east?

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I have a big jet lag today.

  ✓ I am suffering from jet lag today.

  The word "jet lag" is an uncountable noun. You cannot use the indefinite article "a" or pluralize it.

• ✗ I suffer with jet lag.

  ✓ I suffer from jet lag.

  While "suffer with" is sometimes used for long-term chronic illnesses, "suffer from" is the standard preposition collocated with temporary conditions like jet lag.

Related Expressions

Practice

• After the 14-hour flight, I really ___.

  💡 felt tired and disoriented because of the time zone change

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  suffered from jet lag

• If you don't want to ___ during your vacation, try adjusting your sleep schedule early.

  💡 experience tiredness after a long flight

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  suffer from jet lag