Meaning: This idiom means to become ill with a common cold, typically from exposure to cold weather or germs.
Usage in Example Sentences:
- “Make sure to wear a jacket, or you’ll catch cold.”
- “He caught cold after staying out in the rain without an umbrella.”
- “She didn’t want to catch cold, so she stayed inside during the storm.”
Origin: The phrase “catch cold” has been used since the 16th century. It stems from the historical belief that exposure to cold weather could lead to illness, particularly the common cold. Although modern science attributes colds to viruses, the idiom remains widely used to describe the onset of a mild illness.
