catch one's death
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catch one's death
verb catches one's death · catching one's death · caught one's death
- To contract a serious illness, especially a nasty cold or other respiratory ailment and especially as a result of exposure to wet or chilly weather. "You'll get drenched to the skin—You'll catch your death!" said Peechy Prauw, affectionately.
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| Français | attraper la mort |
|---|---|
| Deutsch | sich den Tod holen |
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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