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Teo Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

catch cold

0The indefinite article can be omitted in 01i00catch a cold, 02i00but it cannot be omitted in 01i00have a cold.02i02br
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02br 00 I do not use the expression "catch cold", however. 02br 02br 00 CJ0-

— CalifJim

  • 02br 00 I do not use the expression "catch cold", however.
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