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 .

Example Sentences

“We are going to continue to see people get sick and die from this chemical.”

From Salon

If you get sick and you suspect the cause is a foodborne illness, experts say you should first consult your healthcare provider and then report it.

From Los Angeles Times

"And everything might seem fine until you get sick and need your plan."

From BBC

Soon after, people started to get sick.

From Los Angeles Times

"This is a really good thing. We know in the rest of the country pumas can eat infected deer and not get sick. So, we think that the same pattern is going to happen here in Florida, and we don't see any increased risk of Florida panthers to this disease."

From Science Daily

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