be taken ill



be taken ill

To become ill or unwell, especially quickly or unexpectedly. Mrs. Smith was taken ill last night and an ambulance had to be called to bring her to the hospital. I was taken ill after someone spiked my drink with alcohol.
See also: ill, taken

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Chamberlain[tʃeimbəlin]
Gavriilgah-vree-EEL (Russian)Russian, Greek
Carroll['kærəl]
Yvo-German, Dutch
YancyYANT-seeEnglish
Avag-Armenian