like a chicken with the pip

like a chicken with the pip

In low spirits; in a weak or sickened state or manner. Poor little Johnny's been feeling like a chicken with the pip lately. I think he must have picked up a bug at school.
See also: chicken, like, pip
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • in good spirits
  • a peg too low
  • involved with (something)
  • pipped
  • pipped up
  • become involved with (something)
  • out of humor
  • out of humour
  • get involved
  • get involved (in or with someone or something)