green about the gills

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Meanings:

1.
United KingdomUnited Statesgeneralneutraldescriptiveliteral
- Having a greenish tint around the cheeks or face.
2.
United KingdomUnited Statesgeneralinformalidiomatic
- Appearing ill, nauseated, or unwell, especially as indicated by facial pallor or a greenish complexion.

Examples:

EN: You look a bit green about the gills!
ES: ¡Pareces enferma!
EN: You still look a little green about the gills, Jeannie.
ES: Todavía te ves un poco mal, Jeannie.

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