Collocation
catch a cold
to become ill with a common cold
Definition
'catch a cold' is a common English collocation. to become ill with a common cold
catch + a cold
“If you do not sleep enough, you might catch a cold more easily.”
Examples
- I think I caught a cold on the flight home.
- She caught a cold after walking in the rain without a jacket.
- He always seems to catch a cold when the seasons change.
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- I hope I do not catch a cold before the marathon next week.
- Several students caught a cold, so the teacher opened the windows for fresh air.
- I must have caught a cold from my little nephew at the family dinner.
- Try not to catch a cold by washing your hands after using public transport.
- She was worried she would catch a cold because everyone in the office was coughing.
More verb + article + nouns
- make a promise to state that you will definitely do something or that something will happen
- make a plan to decide in advance what you will do and how you will do it
- make a suggestion to propose an idea or possible plan for others to consider
- make a list to write down items in an organized way, usually to plan or remember things
- make a noise to produce a sound, often unwanted or noticeable