take ill|sick|take|take sick イディオム
take ill|sick|take|take sick
v. To become sick.
Father took sick just before his birthday. 
Used in the passive with the same meaning.
The man was taken ill on the train.take ill|sick|take|take sick
v. To become sick.
Father took ailing aloof afore his birthday. 
Used in the acquiescent with the aforementioned meaning.
The man was taken ill on the train. Dictionary