English phrase from drama scenes
Professional Ways to Say "he was so"
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He was so sick that he even took a break from his work for once.
It means the person was ill enough that they stopped working temporarily.
From My Handsome Bodyguard, Episode 37
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The line describes someone being so sick that they finally stopped working.
Usage Scenario
Use this to explain someone taking time off because of illness. It is descriptive, not a set phrase learners would usually search for.
Better ways to say it
1
He was so sick that he took a break from work.
2
He even took time off because he was sick.
3
He had to stop working because he was ill.
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