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What does catch a cold mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word catch a cold? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (idiomatic) To contract a cold.
  2. (Can we verify(+) this sense?) (idiomatic) To encounter difficulties.
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Eyes will be focused even more sharply on Hornby should the economy get caught out in the rain, in which case the bank might catch a cold.
The US economy is teetering between recession and growth, and if it sneezes we all catch a cold.
The next time to you catch a cold, eating this hot may help you feel better.
When it comes to the Internet, when the US sneezes, the rest of us catch a cold.
That worked fine as long as prices held steady or even dropped but meant they could catch a cold if prices rose above expectations.
Donors are sometimes afraid to catch a cold or become ill prior to the donation.

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