Health
The everyday English you actually use around health — booking and sitting through appointments, describing what's wrong, getting fitter, and getting over an illness.
Booking and getting seen by a GP.
Telling someone how you're feeling and what's wrong.
Talking about exercise, diet and healthier habits.
Talking about getting better after being unwell.
That moment you finally decide enough's enough and try to pack it in.
Swapping notes on why you're knackered and how to actually nod off.
The slightly awkward chat about the belt getting tighter and doing something about it.
The serious stuff — when someone's been hurt and everyone's passing on the news.
Phoning your boss when you're not well enough to come in.
Checking how a friend is doing after a bad accident.
Trying not to catch whatever's doing the rounds at work.
Opening up to a friend about feeling burnt out at work.
Getting ready to head out and gradually building up your fitness.
Finding the right words for a friend who's been bereaved.
When work's piling up and you can feel it starting to get to you.
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Multiple-meaning phrases in health
Same phrase, different jobs — compare the meanings before you use them.