sick as a dog
Example Sentences
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Scott: Keith woke up the day that people are coming in, Sunday morning, and he is sick as a dog.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
“You can’t sit home,” he said in Indianola, adding jokingly, “If you’re sick as a dog … even if you vote and then pass away, it’s worth it.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2024
One woman wrote: “My husband tried this supplement for anxiety and better sleep and was sick as a dog for 24 hours after taking one capsule. He had horrible cramps and diarrhea.”
From Seattle Times • Mar. 30, 2022
He also would be as sick as a dog the next day.
From Slate • Jul. 1, 2013
My word, Aladdin," he said, "you look sick as a dog.
From Aladdin O'Brien by Morris, Gouverneur
