Grammar fix

get sick of

have had enough

To become very annoyed with or tired of something because it happens too often or continues for too long.

expression
How oftenCommon
LevelB2
Used inSpeech & writing

Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

I'm getting sick of picking up everyone's dirty socks.

I used to order takeaway most evenings, but I got sick of eating the same few dishes, so I started learning to cook.

Fix the pattern

One small grammar move makes it sound right.

Not: I'm getting sick with the noise from next door.

Say: I'm getting sick of the noise from next door.

'Sick of' means you've had enough. 'Sick with' means ill: 'sick with flu'.

  • Pattern
  • get sick of + noun/pronoun/-ing form

Don't confuse it

Other ways to say it

Stop liking something you used to like

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