catch (a) cold
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British pronunciation/kˈatʃ ɐ kˈəʊld/
American pronunciation/kˈætʃ ɐ kˈoʊld/
01

простудиться

to get sick with a virus that causes a runny nose, cough, and sore throat
02

сталкиваться с проблемами, особенно финансовыми

to face problems and difficulties, particularly financial ones

What is the origin of the idiom "catch cold" and when to use it?

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The idiom "catch cold" likely originated from the idea that catching a cold can happen suddenly and unexpectedly, much like how unforeseen problems or difficulties can arise abruptly in life. Over time, extending metaphorically to represent facing unforeseen challenges or difficulties in life.

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