Question 1

What does "come down with" mean?

Accepted Answer

to begin to suffer from an illness

Question 2

How do you use "come down with" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

I think I'm coming down with a cold.

Question 3

Is "come down with" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"come down with" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Very common with common illnesses such as a cold, flu, or food poisoning. Usually not used for very long-term diseases.

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