catch cold

ریشه

The word 'catch' in this context means to contract or acquire, while 'cold' refers to the common viral infection. The phrase originated from the belief that cold weather or exposure to someone with a cold could cause illness.

مثال

• She caught a cold after walking in the rain without an umbrella.
• If you don't wear a jacket, you might catch a cold in this weather.
• He caught a cold from his coworker who was sneezing all day.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Catch a cold Get a cold Come down with a cold