Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
as sick as a parrot
idiom
/əz sɪk əz ə ˈpærət/
Definition
Extremely disappointed or unhappy about something.
Examples
- After missing the concert tickets, I felt as sick as a parrot.
- When she found out about the cancellation of her trip, she was as sick as a parrot.
Meaning
This phrase is typically used to express a strong feeling of disappointment, especially when something has not gone as expected or desired.
Synonyms
- very disappointed
- down in the dumps
- gutted
