Describing Symptoms
Jamie has been feeling unwell and has arranged an appointment with the doctor. He explains his symptoms to the doctor...
Doctor White: Hello Jamie, can you confirm your date of birth for me, please?
Jamie: Yes, it’s the 20/01/95.
Doctor White: OK, great. How can I help you today?
Jamie: I’ve had a bad cough for the last two weeks and I’ve been feeling very unwell recently.
Doctor White: Are you having any other problems?
Jamie: Well, I’ve been having aches and pains in my back too.
Doctor White: Do you smoke? Do you have any allergies that you know about?
Jamie: No, I don’t smoke, and I don’t have any allergies.
Doctor White: OK, now, let’s have a look at your throat first. Could you please open your mouth and say ‘ah’?
PHRASAL VERBS
Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example sentence | Categories |
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To come around | To become conscious again after an illness or an operation | One hour after the operation, she started to come around. | Health |
To shake something off
| To get rid of an illness | I really hope I can shake this cold off before the weekend. | Health |
To pass out | To become unconscious for a short period of time. | When the ball hit her on the head, she passed out. | Health |
To pick something up
| To start to suffer from something | She picked up the cold when she was- on holiday. | Health |
To come down with something
| To start to suffer symptoms of an illness. | I think I’m starting to come down with the flu. | Health |