get the sniffles

get the sniffles

To catch a cold, usually a minor one. My daughter seems to have gotten the sniffles from someone at daycare.
See also: get, sniffle
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

get, have, etc. the ˈsniffles

(informal) get, have, etc. a slight cold: ‘Are you ill?’ ‘No, I’ve just got the sniffles.’
See also: sniffle
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • get, have, etc. the sniffles
  • sniffle
  • get the snuffles
  • have the sniffles
  • snuffle
  • get, have, etc. the snuffles
  • bring (someone or something) over to (some place)
  • bring over to
  • do someone or something justice
  • bring (someone or something) over
References in periodicals archive
Most just get the sniffles or irritated eyes when they breath in microscopic dust mites or cat and dog hairs.