take ill take ill or take sick {v.} To become sick. Father took sick just before his birthday. - Used in the passive with the same meaning. The man was taken ill on the train. Categories: add yours {v.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: T Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Leave my opinion