Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
green-around-the-gills
idiom
/ɡriːn əˈraʊnd ðə ɡɪlz/
Definition
To appear pale and ill, often as a result of nausea or sickness.
Examples
- After riding the roller coaster, John looked green-around-the-gills.
- She felt green-around-the-gills after eating that questionable seafood.
- The sight of blood made him feel green-around-the-gills.
Meaning
This phrase is typically used to describe someone who looks unwell or queasy, particularly when they are about to be sick.
Synonyms
- pale
- queasy
- ill
- sickly
- wheezy
