be taken ill
Related to be taken ill: been taken ill
be taken ill
To become ill or unwell, especially quickly or unexpectedly. Mrs. Smith was taken ill last night and an ambulance had to be called to bring her to the hospital. I was taken ill after someone spiked my drink with alcohol.
See also: ill, taken
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- take ill
- fall ill
- for good or ill
- bode ill for (someone or something)
- bode somehow for
- bode well/ill
- somehow
- be ill at ease
- ill at ease
- woman of ill repute