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Meaning
The speaker is saying that the person would have preferred a place designed for people who feel sick or uneasy. It suggests the speaker is imagining a more fitting option than the one actually mentioned. The tone is light and humorous.
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Originally said in English.
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About J.K. Rowling
British author, philanthropist, producer, and screenwriter
J. K. Rowling, born Joanne Rowling, is a British author, philanthropist, producer, and screenwriter. She is known for creating the Harry Potter series, and she was born under her full name before becoming widely known by her pen name. Her Harry Potter books follow a young wizard across seven volumes and became the best-selling book series in history, with more than 600 million copies sold. She also writes the ongoing Cormoran Strike crime fiction series under the name Robert Galbraith.
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