Sick as a dog
English Idiom
Meaning: Feeling extremely unwell, often to the point of being bedridden or incapacitated. It suggests a severe level of illness that disrupts normal activities.
Origin: The idiom 'Sick as a dog' dates back to the 17th century when dogs were often associated with filth and disease. Back then, illnesses in dogs were common and severe, making the comparison to extreme sickness quite vivid and relatable.
Examples
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After eating the questionable seafood, Jenna was sick as a dog for days.
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During the flu season, half the office was out, each person feeling sick as a dog.
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Mark felt sick as a dog after the roller-coaster ride, swearing he'd never ride it again.
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When Sarah caught the stomach bug, she was sick as a dog and couldn't even keep water down.
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Tom stayed home from work, sick as a dog, after catching a nasty cold from his kids.
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Feeling sick as a dog, Emily missed her own birthday celebration.
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The day after the big party, Jake felt sick as a dog, regretting all those late-night snacks.
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When the medication had side effects, it left her feeling sick as a dog.
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Traveling to the remote village, he drank some unclean water and was sick as a dog for the rest of the trip.
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After the marathon, despite his training, John was sick as a dog and needed ample rest to recover.
