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
Seraphinus-Late Roman
MercuryMURK-yə-ree (English)Roman Mythology (Anglicized)
Eirlys-Welsh
LuciusLOO:-ki-uws (Ancient Roman), LOO-shəs (English), LOO-see-əs (English)Ancient Roman, Biblical, English
Piran-Cornish
CronusKRO-nəs (English)Greek Mythology (Latinized)