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to call in sick
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to notify one's employer or supervisor that one is unwell and unable to work on a specific day
Example
If you're feeling unwell, it's important to call in sick to prevent the spread of illness at the workplace.
She had a high fever, so she had to call in sick and stay home.
After relying on his coworker to cover for him during his vacation, he felt betrayed when she called in sick, leaving him in the lurch at work.
Calling in sick is necessary to ensure you have time to rest and prevent the spread of illness to colleagues.
He woke up with a severe migraine and had to call in sick for the day.
