Learn these phrasal verbs to talk about sickness or ill health in English. Includes advanced examples and phrasal verbs with multiple meanings.
1. Come down with.
I feel like I'm coming down with a cold.
She looks like she's coming down with something.
2. Pick up
I don't feel well, I think I've picked up an infection.
He's got a cough but he doesn't know where he picked it up.
3. Fight off
I've been sick all week, I can't fight it off.
He fought off the infection and made a full recovery.
4. Get over
They were both seriously ill last year, but thankfully they got over it.
I'm getting over my sickness now, I feel better every day.
5. Feel up to
Do you want to go for a walk? No thanks, I don't feel up to it.
I'll go to the shops later if I feel up to it.
6. Pass away
She passed away yesterday.
He had an amazing life and passed away just before his 100th birthday.
7. Pull through
The treatment was successful and she pulled through.
It's a horrible disease, but be strong and you'll pull through.
8.Throw up
I can't go to work, I've been throwing up all night.
I feel terrible! I went out for a curry, but I threw it all up on the way home.
9. Pass out
He's passed out on the floor, I don't know what's wrong with him.
They drank too much wine and passed out on the sofa.
10. Come around
I was unconscious for about 5 minutes but I came around just before the ambulance arrived.
11. Put on
Jay said he's sick but I don't believe him. I think he's putting it on.
The doctor's put him on tablets, but I still think he's putting it on.
21 апр 2024
