Phrase emphasizes the significant impact of an illness, not just a minor sickness.

Severe Illness

Focuses on the physical debilitation caused by illness, suggesting weakness or incapability.

Physical Weakness

Implies that the sickness is a temporary state, although recovery time is uncertain.

Commonly used to describe loss or defeat in sports, games, or competitive situations.

Conveys not just a loss, but a decisive or humiliating defeat.

Suggests that the defeat may be due to a clever strategy or unexpected tactic.