Idiom – As sick as a parrot

• Idiom – As sick as a parrot
• Meaning – Very disappointed.  This expression means that you are disappointed or unhappy about something that has happened.
• As sick as a parrot is a British idiom. This humorous idiom is believed to have originated – and become popular – through its use within the British sporting world. A sportsperson (or team) who has suffered a particularly crushing or surprising defeat would be labelled as sick as a parrot.

Usage:

When could you use this idiom?

• You are very disappointed that your football team lost a game that they were expected to win.
• If you are feeling bad because you failed an important test.
• When you lost a tennis match because of a series of bad luck and silly mistakes.
• You are feeling depressed because you accidentally deleted all of your holiday photos!

Example:

• “That footy player must be as sick as a parrot after missing that important last minute penalty!”

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