How to Pronounce "catch your death"
expression
ˈkætʃ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈdɛθ
KATCH-yer-DETTH
kˈætʃ/ /jˈɔː/ /dˈɛθ
KATCH-YAW-DETTH
Definition
An informal expression used to warn someone that they might get very sick (usually a cold or similar illness) from being out in the cold, especially if not dressed warmly enough.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkætʃ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈdɛθ
British English
kˈætʃ/ /jˈɔː/ /dˈɛθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KATCH-yer-DETTH
UK
KATCH-YAW-DETTH
Listen in Context
Put your coat on or you'll catch your death.
Close the window, or you'll catch your death.
Don't walk outside barefoot or you'll catch your death.
If you don't dry your hair before bed, you'll catch your death.