worried sick

Example Sentences

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The other three are native-born Americans, but she's worried sick every time they leave the house.

From Barron's

Sheila Underwood, from Blackpool, said she had found herself living in fuel poverty, worried sick about paying the bills with her pension, after her beloved husband of 59 years, Jim, died five years ago.

From BBC

"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