be green around the gills
US /bi ɡriːn əˈraʊnd ðə ɡɪlz/
UK /bi ɡriːn əˈraʊnd ðə ɡɪlz/
1.
臉色發青, 看起來不舒服
to look ill or nauseous
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After the roller coaster ride, he was green around the gills.
坐完過山車後，他臉色發青。
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She looked a bit green around the gills after eating that questionable seafood.
吃了那些可疑的海鮮後，她臉色有點發青。