fall sick

idiom

formal
: to become ill
Dozens of workers fell sick from exposure to the fumes.

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That desire became impossible to ignore after seeing people around him fall sick — and, in some cases, pass away. Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026 Another incident saw Simon fall sick with the same symptoms during a camping trip at Howqua in Victoria's High Country between May 25 and 27, 2022, the ABC noted. Becca Longmire, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025 People of all ages can fall sick with the bug, which typically begins with the victim suffering from stomach pain, fever, and body aches. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025 More Measles Cases Expected in the Weeks Ahead Health authorities warn that many more people are likely to fall sick with measles in the weeks ahead. Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fall sick

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“Fall sick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20sick. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.

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