get, have, etc. the snuffles

get the snuffles

To catch a cold, usually a minor one. My daughter seems to have gotten the snuffles from someone at daycare.
See also: get, snuffle

have the snuffles

To have a cold, usually a minor one. I have the snuffles, so I'm going to stay home and nap instead.
See also: have, snuffle
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

get, have, etc. the ˈsnuffles

(informal) get, have, etc. a cold: According to research, non-drinkers are more likely to develop the winter snuffles than moderate drinkers.
See also: snuffle
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See also:
  • snuffle
  • sniffle
  • get, have, etc. the sniffles
  • a stone cold fox
  • brass monkeys
  • you'll catch your death of cold
  • cold shower
  • shower
  • a cold shower
  • take cold