get sick

1. Also, take sick or ill . Become ill, as in It's just my luck to get sick on vacation , or When was she taken ill? [Ninth century]

2. Also, get sick to one's stomach ; be sick . Become nauseated, vomit, as in If you eat any more candy you'll get sick , or Sick to her stomach every morning? She must be pregnant . [Early 1600s]

3. Become disgusted, as in We got sick as we learned how much money was wasted , or I get sick when I hear about his debts . [Early 1500s] Also see make one sick .

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