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come down with
/kʌm daʊn wɪð/
[/kʌm daʊn wɪð/]
catch an illness
Intermediateverb
Definition
To begin to suffer from an illness, usually a minor one.
Example
I think I'm coming down with a cold; my throat is sore and I keep sneezing.
I think I'm coming down with a cold; my throat is sore and I keep sneezing.
Etymology
A three-part phrasal verb from 'come', 'down' and 'with', for being struck by illness.
How & Where It’s Used
Everyday for catching mild illnesses like colds or the flu.