come down with

The phrase "come down with" is commonly used to describe the onset of an illness, particularly minor ones like colds or the flu.

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Definition

B2Health

(informal)To begin to suffer from an illness.

Example

I think I'm coming down with a cold.
She came down with the flu after the trip.

C1Finance

(informal, slang)To pay money for something.

Example

He came down with the cash to buy the car.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "come down with":

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