Multiple choice general knowledge

What does the phrase 'as sick as a dog' mean?

  1. Never ill

  2. Very ill

  3. born with illness

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The idiom 'as sick as a dog' means extremely ill or suffering from severe sickness. While the exact origin is debated, dogs were historically viewed as animals that would visibly vomit or appear obviously unwell when sick, unlike some other animals. The phrase dates back to at least the 17th century and is used to emphasize the severity of illness, not to compare actual dogs to human health.

Keep practicing — related questions