green around the gills
The phrase "green around the gills" is used to describe someone who looks pale or nauseated, often as a result of illness or feeling unwell. The term refers to the greenish tinge that can appear around a person's mouth and gills (the area below the cheekbones) when they are experiencing nausea or vomiting.
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