sick and tired
Bored to the point of weariness.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I am sick and tired of this rainy weather.”
“She is sick and tired of working long hours every weekend without getting any extra pay.”
“After years of dealing with the same repetitive problems, the manager grew sick and tired of the lack of progress and decided to resign.”
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dog who caught the tire
One who accomplishes a seemingly impossible feat, but does not know what to do next.
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kick some tires
To shop for a vehicle or other item to purchase or in which to invest.
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kick the tires
To inspect something to ensure it meets expected standards or has favored characteristics, typically before committing to purchasing or otherwise selecting it.
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kick the tyres
Alternative form of kick the tires.
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out sick
Absent from work due to an illness.
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pump someone's tires
To praise, encourage, or vigorously support someone.
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sick as a parrot
Very disappointed; miserable.
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sick at heart
Despairing, distressed, or anxious.
Last updated August 10, 2026