How Do British People Say “I’m Sick”

It’s the middle of February and they weather is getting pretty chilly. This means it is easier than ever to get sick or end up not feeling very well.

This is especially true in the UK, so we have invented loads of different ways to tell people that we are not feeling our best. The problem is that some of these expressions are a bit weird and hard to understand.

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Don’t worry though, I am here to help you understand exactly what is going on. If you spend any time talking to British people at this time of year, you are going to hear some of these expressions.

That’s why it is a good idea to learn these phrases and maybe even give them a go if you end up feeling like you are getting sick!