Examples:

• He was sick as a parrot when his team lost the match.
• I'll be as sick a parrot if you guys lose this match.
• I can't believe Ronaldo missed the goal with that shot. He must be sick as a parrot about it.
• John was as sick as a parrot when he learned that he had been passed over for the promotion.
• You were nominated, but your brother wasn't. He feels as sick as a parrot.
• I'm delighted that my children have such wonderful opportunities abroad, but I must say I feel sick as a parrot at the thought of being separated from them for so long.
• I feel as sick as a parrot watching this football final.
• That footy player must be as sick as a parrot after missing that important last minute penalty!