Learn English Phrasal Verbs: "Come Down With"

This phrase is used to describe falling ill or experiencing the onset of a sickness. Example: 1. Situation: Catching a Common Cold- Last week, I came down with a nasty cold and had to stay home from work. 2 Situation: Contracting the Flu- Sarah came down with the flu after her trip to Europe.

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  • We use this phrasal verb to express a small or non-serious illness.

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