worried sick
Example Sentences
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She said she had been "worried sick" about the whole situation.
From BBC
As panic grew, the Bashfords' 12-year-old daughter messaged Chloe's phone again, telling her: "Mum please answer. We're all worried sick!"
From BBC
“I’ve spoken to thousands of parents, grandparents, aunties and uncles. They, like me, are worried sick about the safety of our children online.”
Once upon a time, not long ago, Elon Musk was worried sick about climate change.
From Slate
Representing himself at the court in Gueret, he said he had not been aggressive but he was worried sick.
From BBC
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