green about the gills
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green about the gills
adjective green around the gills · green at the gills · green in the gills
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Ill or unwell, especially as indicated by one's appearance.
"You're looking rather green about the gills, old chap."
"I feel a little chippy to-day."
"That's the worst of these cheap champagnes."
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