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Idiom be as sick as a parrot British, humorous to be very disappointed.Tim was sick as a parrot when he heard Manchester had lost the match.
(redirected from be as sick as a parrot)be (as) sick as a parrotTo 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. |