have the sniffles

have the sniffles

To have a cold, usually a minor one. I have the sniffles, so I'm going to stay home and nap instead.
See also: have, 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 the sniffles
  • get, have, etc. the sniffles
  • sniffle
  • on one's
  • on someone's
  • out of one's
  • (I've) got to go
  • (it's) good to have you (here)
  • (it's) nice to have you (here)
  • save someone's skin
References in periodicals archive
Republican candidate Donald Trump - whose doctor said would be the (http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/263146-doctor-trump-will-be-healthiest-president-ever) healthiest individual ever elected to the presidency - definitely did not (http://www.ibtimes.com/was-donald-trump-sick-debate-sniffling-compared-hillary-clinton-health-care-problems-2422224) have the sniffles Monday night during the first debate.
Did Trump Have The Sniffles Or A Broken Mic?
PARENTS are sometimes overzealous in keeping their child off sick and should send them to school if they have the sniffles, the Government's behaviour tsar has said.
Send sniffly kids to school; britain ROUND-UP
CHILDREN should still be sent to school if they have the sniffles, the Government's behaviour tsar said yesterday.
PARENTS TOO KEEN TO KEEP 'SNIFFLE' KIDS OFF SCHOOL; Send them in, urges tsar