be sick
The phrase "be sick" is commonly used to describe various states of physical or mental unwellness, often in informal contexts.
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Definition
B1Health
(informal)To expel the contents of the stomach through the mouth.
Example
- I think I'm going to be sick.
- He dashed to the bathroom and was sick again.
A2General Health
To feel unwell or ill.
Example
- I was sick with the flu last week.
- She is sick and needs to see a doctor.
B2Mental Health
(informal)To be mentally or emotionally unwell.
Example
- Anyone who could hurt a child like that must be sick.
- Munchausen syndrome is a chronic mental health disorder where individuals pretend to be sick by lying or exaggerating their symptoms.
B2Emotions
(informal)To be extremely tired or frustrated with a situation.
Example
- I am sick and tired of all this business.
- I'm sick of doing the same job every day.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "be sick":
get sicksick as a parrotsick and tiredcome down withgo down withunder the weathercatch a coldthrow uphave it badget wellworry someone sickget bettergreen sickness