be weak with hunger
Frequency: 5.43.9 per million words
to lack physical strength due to not eating
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Examples (10)
- After three days lost in the wilderness, the explorer was weak with hunger.
- The stray dog looked weak with hunger, its ribs showing.
- Many children in war-torn regions are weak with hunger and malnutrition.
- By evening, she felt weak with hunger as she hadn't eaten all day.
- If you don't eat properly, you'll soon be weak with hunger.
- The prisoners were weak with hunger but refused to give up hope.
- He stumbled into the village, weak with hunger and exhaustion.
- A survivor recounted how they became weak with hunger during the siege.
- She was so famished that she was weak with hunger and dizziness.
- Even after a small meal, he still felt weak with hunger.