catch a cold
To contract a cold.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Dress warmly so you do not catch a cold.”
“If you stand in the rain without a coat, you will likely catch a cold.”
“Despite his efforts to maintain a healthy lifestyle, he managed to catch a cold during the harsh winter months.”
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a cold day in July
The time of occurrence of an event that will never happen.
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blow hot and cold
To behave inconsistently; to vacillate or to waver, as between extremes of opinion or emotion.
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catch a body
to kill, to murder
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catch a break
To experience the minimal amount of good luck or a favorable outcome.
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catch a case
To be infected with a disease; used with of.
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catch a date
Of a prostitute, to secure a client who is willing to pay for services.
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catch a fade
To get knocked out (struck and rendered unconscious).
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catch a falling knife
To buy a financial instrument whose price is falling rapidly.
Last updated August 10, 2026