Sick as a small hospital

phr.

Heard in Limerick, Westmeath and Longford

Extremely nauseous, typically after heavy drinking.

I'm sick as a small hospital after last night.

Posh English

I feel exceedingly unwell this morning after the excesses of last night.

Same phrase, other counties

• Westmeath
• Longford

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