Idioms 1
I was feeling a little bit under the weather so I didn't go to school.
What does the expression in italics mean?
sick
It took her a while to get over the flu.
What does the expression in italics mean?
To recover from an illness or difficult experience
He's so drunk! He's out cold in the bedroom.
What does the expression in italics mean?
extremely drunk
He got red in the face after arguing with the doctor.
What does the expression in italics mean?
very angry
The nurse looked _________ the patients all night (took care of).
after
He looked ill as if he were at death's door.
What does the expression in italics mean?
very ill
He passed out from the heat.
What does the expression in italics mean?
To lose consciousness; to faint
After the surgery, he was alive and kicking in just a few weeks.
What does the expression in italics mean?
very healthy
The boxer's face was black and blue after the fight.
What does the expression in italics mean?
very bruised
I think I’m coming _________ with a cold (getting sick).
He has stage IV cancer, but recently, surprisingly, he's been on the mend.
What does the expression in italics mean?
doing well
He picked up a virus at school.
What does the expression in italics mean?
to catch an illness
My grandmother is 85, but she's as fit as a fiddle.
What does the expression in italics mean?
in very good physical condition; very healthy
He’s been feeling blue since his surgery.
What does the expression in italics mean?
to feel sad or depressed
She got ________ the flu in a few days (recovered).
over
I’ve been feeling a bit off-colour for some time now, I need to go to the doctor's.
What does the expression in italics mean?
feel slightly ill
The painkillers started to wear off after a few hours.
What does the expression in italics mean?
to stop having any effect
After months of physical therapy, she’s finally back on her feet.
What does the expression in italics mean?
to recover
He blacked out after hitting his head.
What does the expression in italics mean?
passed out
Sadly, the pedestrian was run _______ by a car while crossing the street.(hit)
over
I’ve been to the doctor several times now to try to get to the bottom of it.
What does the expression in italics mean?
discover the truth about a situation
He drank too much, so he's throwing up in the bathroom.
What does the expression in italics mean?
to vomit
After months of illness, he looked like a bag of bones.
What does the expression in italics mean?
very thin
She turned green watching the surgery video.
What does the expression in italics mean?
became nauseous
The doctor checked ______ on me this morning (to see if someone is OK).
up