like death warmed up



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like death warmed up

In a state or appearance of extreme ill health. (Often preceded by "look" or "feel.") A: "You had a lot to drink last night. How are you feeling this morning?" B: "Like death warmed up." You look like death warmed up, I think you should see a doctor!
See also: death, like, up, warm

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Theresatə-REE-sə (English), tə-RAY-zə (English), te-RE-zah (German)English, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
ColbertKOL-bərtEnglish
Mergen-Turkmen
Pridoni-Georgian
Emilianae-mee-LYAH-nah (Italian, Spanish)Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Fainafah-EE-nahRussian