Go down with Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ

GOH-down-with

UK

ɡˈəʊ/ /dˈaʊn/ /wˈɪð

goh-DOWN-with

Definition

To become ill with a particular disease or illness, especially something contagious like a cold or the flu.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used in British English. Followed by a disease ('go down with the flu'). Not used for serious or chronic illness. More natural for minor, common illnesses. In American English, 'come down with' is more common.

• Spanish: caer enfermo con - contagiarse de
• Portuguese (BR): pegar (uma doença) - ficar doente com
• Portuguese (PT): apanhar (uma doença) - ficar doente com
• Chinese (Simplified): 感染（疾病）
• Chinese (Traditional): 感染（疾病）
• Hindi: (बीमारी) लगना
• Arabic: يُصاب بـ (مرض)
• Bengali: আক্রান্ত হওয়া - অসুস্থ হওয়া
• Russian: заболеть
• Japanese: かかる
• Vietnamese: mắc - bị (bệnh)
• Korean: 걸리다
• Turkish: yakalanmak (hastalık)
• Urdu: مبتلا ہونا
• Indonesian: terkena - jatuh sakit

Example Sentences

I think I might go down with a cold.

basic

He went down with the flu last week.

basic

Many children go down with chickenpox every year.

basic

If you go down with something now, you'll miss the whole trip.

natural

She always seems to go down with something during exam season.

natural

A lot of staff have gone down with the same bug lately.

natural