Significado
To become sick with a common viral infection of the nose and throat.
Contexto cultural
People often use 'catch a cold' as a reason for missing work or school. Similar to the US, but 'a cold' is often referred to as 'a bug'.
Use 'caught' for past
Remember that 'catch' is irregular. Use 'caught' when talking about last week.
Significado
To become sick with a common viral infection of the nose and throat.
Use 'caught' for past
Remember that 'catch' is irregular. Use 'caught' when talking about last week.
Teste-se
Complete the sentence.
I think I am going to ____ a cold.
The standard collocation is 'catch a cold'.
🎉 Pontuação: /1
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
1 exerciciosI think I am going to ____ a cold.
The standard collocation is 'catch a cold'.
🎉 Pontuação: /1
Perguntas frequentes
1 perguntasNo, it is usually 'a cold' because it is one of many common colds.
Frases relacionadas
Come down with
synonymTo start feeling sick
