worried sick
Example Sentences
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His parents, Helen and John McColl, say they are worried sick and doing their best to support their son from home.
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026
She said that while she accepted it was her fault, she was left "worried sick" when told about the fine.
From BBC ● Mar. 8, 2026
The other three are native-born Americans, but she's worried sick every time they leave the house.
From Barron's ● Feb. 1, 2026
Once upon a time, not long ago, Elon Musk was worried sick about climate change.
From Slate ● Mar. 28, 2025
These kids might not have made it to Mexico, but they had come a long way and stayed out overnight, and someone somewhere must be worried sick about them.
From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli
