Similes 1
as stubborn as
a mule
as quick as
a flash
crutch
one of two long sticks that you put under your arms to help you walk after you have injured your leg or foot.
Bug
an infectious illness that is usually fairly mild. Sp. Microbio, virus.
Pass out
to become unconscious when not enough blood is going to your brain, usually because of the heat, a shock, etc. Faint.
as good as
gold
as white as
a sheet
Condition
an illness or a medical problem that you have for a long time because it is not possible to cure it.
Well-being
general health and happiness
Run in the family
to be a common feature in a particular family.
drink like
a fish
work like
a dream
On the mend
Recovering
Stretcher
a flat structure covered with cloth that is used to carry someone who is hurt
Be on my last legs
to be very tired, especially after a lot of physical activity or work. It also means to be going to die soon
as deaf as
a post
sleep like
a log
Peaky
slightly ill, often looking pale
Ailment
an illness that is not very serious.
Fight off
Resist an illness
as blind as
a bat
as thin as
a rake
Ailing
weak and suffering from illness
Orderly
Hospital worker who takes a patient on a stretcher.
To be laid up (with)
to make someone stay in bed as a result of being ill or injured