be (as) sick as a parrot

be (as) sick as a parrot

To be thoroughly displeased, disappointed, or dejected (about something). Primarily heard in UK. Tim was as sick as a parrot when he learned that he had been passed over for the promotion. I'm delighted that my children have such wonderful opportunities abroad, but I must say I've been sick as a parrot at the thoughts of being separated from them for so long.
See also: parrot, sick
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • (as) sick as a parrot
  • parrot
  • sick as a parrot
  • sick as a pig
  • (as) sick as a pig
  • be crook on
  • be crook on (one)
  • crook
  • less than pleased
  • mope