snuffle

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
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • get, have, etc. the snuffles
  • sniffle
  • get, have, etc. the sniffles
  • a stone cold fox
  • brass monkeys
  • you'll catch your death of cold
  • cold shower
  • a cold shower
  • shower
  • take cold
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"Today I will mostly be blowing my nose, wearing pyjamas, sneezing and doing the face that makes people warm up soup for me." Sarah Millican seeks sympathy for her snuffles.
TODAY'S QUOTES
THEY SAY "Today I will mostly be blowing my nose, wearing pyjamas, sneezing and doing the face that makes people warm up soup for me" - Sarah Millican seeks sympathy for her snuffles.
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SNUFFLES the unloved dog with two noses has a new home after capturing hearts around the world.
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