worried sick
Example Sentences
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"This one is for the mums and dads... They, like me, are worried sick about the safety of our kids online," Anthony Albanese said.
From BBC
She said she had been "worried sick" about the whole situation.
From BBC
“Okay, that sounds pretty bad. But I’m sure all your family cares about is your safety. They’ve probably been worried sick, and when you get home, they’ll all celebrate.”
From Literature
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.”
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.