to feel extremely disgusted, anxious, or guilty · to feel nauseous due to a strong negative emotion
Imagine you've just heard some truly shocking or disgusting news, or you're overcome with guilt about something you did. This expression perfectly captures that awful, churning feeling in your gut! 🤢 It's not necessarily about physical sickness, but often a powerful emotional reaction that feels physical.
💡 **Heads up!** While it literally involves your stomach, this idiom is all about your feelings! You'll often hear it used when someone is deeply upset, disgusted by something unethical, or incredibly anxious about an outcome. For example, "The thought of him lying makes me feel sick to my stomach." You can also say "make my stomach turn."
When would you most likely use 'to feel sick to your stomach'? A. When you're excited about a party. B. When you've eaten too much candy. C. When you hear about a terrible injustice.