Sick and Tired

Sick and Tired

Meaning: Annoyed about or bored with (someone or something) and unwilling to put up with them any longer.

Usage: Used when you no longer enjoy something because you have done it too many times.

Explanation: It is common to say, "I'm sick of it" or "I'm tired of it." Both of these are negative terms. If you have to do something again, it will either make you feel sick or tired because you do not enjoy it.

Example Dialog


A: "What are you going to have for lunch today?"

B: "I don't know... how about a burger?"

A: "No. I eat that almost everyday. I'm getting sick and tired of them."

B: "Let's go eat chicken then."


Example Sentences

  • "I'm sick and tired of eating the same thing for lunch everyday."
  • "I'm getting sick and tired of this song. They play it way too often at this club."
  • "I'm sick and tired of listening to him nag all the time."
  • "You know, I am getting sick and tired of listening to the same boring classes day after day."
  • "Are you sick and tired of the government raising taxes?"
  • "I'm sick and tired of watching reality TV shows."
  • "He is sick and tired of the boss taking all the credit for good ideas."
  • "She is sick and tired of all her clothes and shoes."
  • "I am sick and tired of the same boring routine."
  • "I am so sick and tired of other people telling me what I should and should not believe."
  • "I'm sick and tired of always reading bad news in the newspaper."


Other Common Sentences

  • "I'm getting sick of this phone. I think I'll buy a new one."
  • "I'm tired of the same routine. I need to find something new and different."

DISCUSSION

  • Is there a similar expression of "sick and tired" in your own language?
  • What are you sick and tired of these days?
  • What do you do when you feel sick and tired of something?






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