worried sick
Example Sentences
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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
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 • Jan. 18, 2026
Once upon a time, not long ago, Elon Musk was worried sick about climate change.
From Slate • Mar. 28, 2025
“Yeah, I’m serious. Did you not hear me before? Ma and Pappa are worried sick about you. You can’t just walk out on them and think I’ll cover for you.”
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
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