Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sick-as-a-dog
idiom
/sɪk əz ə dɔg/
Definition
Feeling extremely ill or unwell, often with significant discomfort.
Examples
- After that food poisoning, I was sick-as-a-dog all night.
- He didn’t come to work today because he was feeling sick-as-a-dog.
Meaning
This phrase is used to describe a state of being very sick or unhealthy, typically associated with severe symptoms that can prevent normal activities.
Synonyms
- very ill
- extremely unwell
- feeling terrible
