| Id | ESLPod_0919_WE_1513 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 919 |
| Episode Title | Visiting Childcare Centers |
| Phrase | sick |
| Text | In this podcast, the word "sick" means ill or not feeling well: "Are you sick, or do you just have allergies?" The phrase "to be out sick" means to not be at work because one is sick: "I was out sick most of last week." The phrase "to call in sick" means to call one's boss to say that one will be unable to work because one is sick: "I'm sorry, but I have to call in sick today." The phrase "sick and tired" means very frustrated with something and not wanting to have or do it anymore: "I'm sick and tired of hearing the kids complain and cry at bedtime!" Sometimes the word "sick" means gross, icky, or unpleasant: "Did you really eat a worm? That's sick!" Finally, the informal phrase "that's sick" means that something is very good and impressive: "Did you see Hank's new paintings? They're sick!" |
| Topics | Relationships + Family |
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