English Explanatory Dictionary

on the Pat and Mick

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. Sick; out of commission due to being unwell.
prep_phrase
  1. Alternative letter-case form of on the Pat and Mick.

Word forms

on the Pat and Mick

Etymology

Rhyming slang for on the sick. Pat and Mick are stereotypical Irish names.

Synonyms

laid up
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