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Sick with worry Meaning in English

expression

ˈsɪk/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ/ /ˈwɝi
SIK with WURR-ee
sˈɪk/ /wˈɪð/ /wˈʌɹi
SIK with WUH-ree

释义

To be extremely anxious or nervous about something, to the point where you feel physically unwell.

用法与细微差别

Idiomatic and emphasizes extreme worry. Used for emotional states that strongly affect the body. Common after bad news or stressful waiting. Not a medical term, but describes a physical feeling caused by anxiety.

例句

I'm sick with worry about my exam results.

basic

She was sick with worry when her cat disappeared.

basic

They felt sick with worry waiting for news from the hospital.

basic

I was sick with worry all night until you called.

natural

You look sick with worry—is everything okay?

natural

After he missed his flight, his mom was sick with worry until she heard from him.

natural