How to use the English phrase "I'm sick of " in sentences

 The phrase "I'm sick of" is an idiom that means you are extremely annoyed, bored, or frustrated with something or someone because it has been happening for too long or is a recurring problem. It's an expression of strong displeasure.

Think of it as a synonym for "I'm fed up with" or "I've had enough of."

You can use it in a few different ways:

1. "I'm sick of" + a noun or noun phrase.

This is the most common usage, where you state what you are tired of directly.

• "I'm sick of this rain." (The rain has been going on for too long.)

• "I'm sick of my job." (The job is a source of frustration.)

• "I'm sick of your excuses." (You are tired of hearing the same reasons.)

2. "I'm sick of" + a gerund (verb ending in "-ing").

This is used to express frustration with a repeated action.

• "I'm sick of doing the same chores every day." (The repeated action of doing chores is annoying.)

• "I'm sick of listening to him complain." (The act of listening to complaints is tiresome.)

• "I'm sick of being treated like a child." (The passive experience of being treated poorly is frustrating.)

3. As a standalone phrase.

Sometimes, if the context is clear, you can simply say "I'm sick of it!"

• (After your internet service goes out for the third time this week) "That's it, I'm sick of it! I'm calling to cancel my service."

An important note: This phrase is informal and expresses a strong, negative emotion. You would typically use it with friends or family, not in a formal business meeting or an academic paper.

You can also intensify the phrase by adding "so" or "and tired," as in "I'm so sick of this," or "I'm sick and tired of your attitude."