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In trouble as likely to get rained on? (5,1,5)

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I believe the answer is:

under a cloud

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(Other definitions for under a cloud that I've seen before include "Discredited" , "soon to experience four [DOWNFALL]?" , "In disgrace or disfavour" , "Place for cats and dogs together" , "in the doghouse?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Sunday Times.
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