What does “jet lag” mean?

Meaning, example sentence and a quick practice question.

The tiredness and disorientation caused by crossing several time zones

“I always struggle with jet lag for a few days.”

From the B2 lesson Jet Lag and Culture Shock (travel idioms).

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What does “jet lag” mean?

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