English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i have been worried sick" Mean?
Learn what "i have been worried sick" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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time to save you. I have been worried sick.
It means the speaker has been very worried or anxious.
From The Pendleton Secrete, Episode 56
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is saying they have been extremely worried for a long time.
Usage Scenario
Use this to show strong concern about someone or something. It is common in spoken English and works well in emotional conversations.
Better ways to say it
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I have been worried sick.
2
I've been worried sick.
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I was worried sick.
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