Sick as a pig In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "sick as a pig", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-09-12 01:09

Meaning of Sick as a pig (redirected from (as) sick as a pig )

Synonyms:

be (as) sick as a parrot

(as) sick as a pig British phrase informal simile

Particularly upset, irritated, disappointed, or dissatisfied.
 

 

He was sick as a pig after using their service and contacted their customer service department.

What had John done to Mary to make her sick as a pig?

He has to deal with complaints from guests who are sick as a pig.

Other phrases about:

spit in (one's) eye

To intentionally and spitefully insult or show disrespect for someone

go soak your head

Said to someone who makes you feel frustrated or annoyed

gol dang

Used to express your displeasure

(one's) hackles rise

Somebody begins to feel irritated, annoyed or angry. 

(as) cross as two sticks

Angry annoyed or irritated

Origin of (as) sick as a pig

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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horse pill

1. A pill or tablet that is hard for someone to swallow because of its large size

2. An fact, claim, proposal, etc. that is very difficult to believe or accept 

Example:

1. The vet gave my adorable puppy a horse pill and he spat it out immediately.

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