catch one's death (of cold)

catch (one's) death (of cold)

To become ill with the common cold. This phrase is often used hyperbolically. You'll catch your death of cold if you leave the house with wet hair—it's freezing outside! I hate going to the doctor's office—I always seem to catch my death after being around all those germs!See also: catch, death

catch one's death (of cold)

see under catch cold. See also: catch, death