get sick

1. Also, take sick or ill . Become ill, as in It's just my luck to get sick on vacation , or When was she taken ill? [Ninth century]

2. Also, get sick to one's stomach ; be sick . Become nauseated, vomit, as in If you eat any more candy you'll get sick , or Sick to her stomach every morning? She must be pregnant . [Early 1600s]

3. Become disgusted, as in We got sick as we learned how much money was wasted , or I get sick when I hear about his debts . [Early 1500s] Also see make one sick .

Example Sentences

"This is a really good thing. We know in the rest of the country pumas can eat infected deer and not get sick. So, we think that the same pattern is going to happen here in Florida, and we don't see any increased risk of Florida panthers to this disease."

From Science Daily

The vaccine doesn’t prevent 100% of infections, but those who are vaccinated and still get sick typically have milder illness, according to the CDC.

From Los Angeles Times

But in terms of the hits and the songs that we play, it’s a tie for me between “Jessie’s Girl,” which I just can’t get sick of it.

From Los Angeles Times

The only thing that will stop this is if enough people get sick of all the hate-mongering and stop rewarding those who do it with power.

From Salon

Given her schedule, Palmer cannot afford to get sick.

From Los Angeles Times

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