Pale/blue/green Around The Gills Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Pale/blue/green Around The Gills Idiom mean?

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pale/blue/green around the gills What does pale/blue/green around the gills mean?	to be looking sick	The man looked pale around the gills when he left the boat.
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tapped What does "tapped" mean?	tired; fatigued; exhausted

in charge of (someone or something) What does "in charge of (someone or something)" mean?	to be in control of someone or something, to be responsible for someone or something	My sister has been in charge of buying supplies at her company for many years.
at a sitting What does "at a sitting" mean?	at one time	We finished all of the food at a sitting.
have (something) hanging over one's head What does "have (something) hanging over one's head" mean?	have something worrying one	I want to finish my final essay so I don't have it hanging over my head.
if looks could kill What does "if looks could kill" mean?	used when someone makes an unfriendly look or frowns at someone	If looks could kill then the horrible way that the woman looked at me would have killed me instantly.
have (someone or something) on one's mind What does "have (someone or something) on one's mind" mean?	to be thinking a lot about someone or something	My friend has many school problems on his mind.
killed outright What does "killed outright" mean?	killed immediately	The man was killed outright when the truck hit him on the street.
in exchange for (someone or something) What does "in exchange for (someone or something)" mean?	in return for someone or something	I received the camera in exchange for several discount coupons.
hang a right What does "hang a right" mean?	make a right turn

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Pale/blue/green Around The Gills Idiom