Sick as a plane to lourdes

phr.

Heard in Cork, Sligo and Limerick

Extremely hungover.

In use

I'm as sick as a plane to lourdes

Posh English

I am suffering quite dreadfully from the aftereffects of strong drink.

Same phrase, other counties

  • As sick as a plane to LourdesA very bad hangover, derived from the historical practice of the sick going to Lourdes…
  • Craw sickSick or nauseous to the point that vomiting becomes inevitable.
  • Sick as a box frogsSame as 'sick as a small hospital', physically sick or just very disgusted at something…
  • Sick as a small hospitalVery sick ... usually as a result of copious amounts of alcohol. Can be also "sick as…
  • Crá sickHungover or suffering the after-effects of heavy drinking.
  • Donkey sickProfoundly and miserably hungover, usually following an overindulgence in cheap gargle.

FAQ

What does Sick as a plane to lourdes mean?

Extremely hungover.

How do you use Sick as a plane to lourdes?

For example: “I'm as sick as a plane to lourdes” In Posh English: I am suffering quite dreadfully from the aftereffects of strong drink.