British expression meaning on sick leave.
On the sick
Etymology & History
British expression meaning on sick leave. 'Gone on the sick' means taking medical leave. 'Pulling a sickie' means faking illness to skip work. NHS/employment culture expression.
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General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Formal
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