Describing symptoms and pain
Explain what's wrong to a GP, nurse or 111, clearly and fast.
I've been sick three times since this morning.
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Main symptoms6
- I've been sickIn the UK this means you vomited.
- I've got a cough I can't shiftA cough that won't go away.
- I've got a temperatureThe British way to say you have a fever.
- I've got an upset stomachA polite way to say stomach trouble.
- I've come out in a rashThe usual British phrasing for a rash appearing.
- I've got pins and needles in my handTingling or numbness.
Describing pain4
Timing and feelings3
Talking to the GP2
Check yourself15 questions
Question 1 of 15
What does 'I've been sick' mean in the UK?
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- Part of Talk's themed British life packs. Talk wrote each phrase with what it really means, when to say it, what not to say instead and one quiz question. A phrase gets a moment only if Talk's spoken videos say it with the same meaning. One review picked each moment, and a second tried to reject it. This pack holds 15 phrases.
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