# catch a cold

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/catch-a-cold
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

To contract a cold.

## Examples

- 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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