British expression for faking illness to avoid work.
Pulling a sickie
Etymology & History
British feigning illness to skip work. From 'sick'. British work avoidance terminology. Working-class British practice. Employer British skepticism. Reflects British work ethic criticism.
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General British
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Mild
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Slang
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