In this episode you discover the origin and true meaning of "Sick as a Dog". You also discover the origins and meanings for "Sick Puppy" and "Sick as a Parrot".
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Sources for this investigation:

"Sick as a Dog":

Dictionary.com: https://www.dictionary.com/browse/sick-as-a-dog;

Ginger software: Ginger Software: https://www.gingersoftware.com/content/phrases/sick-as-a-dog/;

"Sick Puppy"

Phrases.org: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/sick-puppy.html;

"As Sick as a Parrot"

Phrases.org: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/as-sick-as-a-parrot.html
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Host:

Stephen Carter; Email: [email protected]; Website: https://www.StressReliefRadio.com.
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Technical information:

Recorded and initial edits done with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Audacity. Leveled with Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro.

Microphone: EV RE320
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Key words:

Sick puppy, sick as a dog, sick parrot,