Meaning of "Lost my lunch"

English as a Second Language English Teacher Explanations (ESL Tests)
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“I went to see the new horror movie with my boyfriend this weekend. It was so gory I almost lost my …. I felt sick to my stomach for a good while after the film ended,” Sally said to May.

(a) incentive
(b) motivation
(c) lunch
(d) sleepiness

“I went to see the new horror movie with my boyfriend this weekend. It was so gory I almost lost my lunch. I felt sick to my stomach for a good while after the film ended,” Sally said to May.

Correct answer: (c) lunch

“I went to see the new horror movie with my boyfriend this weekend. It was so gory I almost lost my sleepiness. I felt sick to my stomach for a good while after the film ended,” Sally said to May.

please explain it

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Hello,
Lost my lunch refers to something that makes you sick to your stomach - something that is gross or disgusting. It literally means that it made you sick (throw up, vomit etc.)

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Thanks Linda I’m grateful to you.
Farzana

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