Feeling Unwell
Joanne is at school and she feels unwell, so she calls her mum….
Joanne: Hi Mum, I really don’t feel well today… I think I might be getting the flu…
Mum: Oh no! Why do you think that?
Joanne: Well, I’ve got a terrible headache and my throat is really sore too…
Mum: Does anything else hurt?
Joanne: Yes, mum, my back is really sore, and I feel awful!
Mum: Mm… your exam is today, isn’t it? Are you sure it’s not just exam nerves?
Joanne: No, I’m sure it’s not!
Mum: Well, come home if you feel really unwell. You’ll not be able to go the cinema tonight either!
Joanne: Oh, mum…
PHRASAL VERBS
Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example sentence | Categories |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |