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I have a cold vs I have got a cold

Both "I have a cold" and "I have got a cold" are correct and commonly used phrases to indicate that someone is currently experiencing a cold. The choice between the two depends on regional preferences, with "I have a cold" being more common in American English and "I have got a cold" being more common in British English.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 2867 views

I have a cold

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that someone is currently experiencing a cold.

This phrase is a simple and common way to express that you are suffering from a cold.

Examples:

  • I have a cold, so I won't be able to go to work today.
  • She said, 'I have a cold, so I can't come to the party.'
  • OK, I have a cold.
  • Joke's on you. I have a cold.
  • You see, I have a cold, but I'm going to work.
  • I'm sorry, I have a cold.
  • You see, I have a cold, but I'm going to work.
  • I'm not coming to the pool this afternoon because I have a cold and a cough.
  • I'm not. I have a cold.
  • But only if I'm on my back or if I have a cold.
  • And I have a cold.
  • No, I have a cold.
  • It's 'cause I have a cold.
  • Mr President, excuse me if I am a bit hoarse, but I have a cold.
  • If I have a cold, you cough.
  • I have a cold and an eye infection.
  • I have a cold, so I will not shake your in hand.
  • I have a cold, but you've made me feel better.
  • And I have a cold sore.
  • I have a cold case on a Fiorentino that was taken from the Smithsonian 8 years ago.
  • I have a cold, see?
  • You're actually going to give me the "i have a cold" excuse?

Alternatives:

  • I am suffering from a cold
  • I am down with a cold
  • I caught a cold
  • I am under the weather
  • I am feeling sick with a cold

I have got a cold

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that someone is currently experiencing a cold.

This phrase is more commonly used in British English to express that you are suffering from a cold.

Examples:

  • I have got a cold, so I won't be able to attend the meeting.
  • She has got a cold, so she is staying home to rest.
  • I have got a cold
  • I have got a very challenging assignment for you.
  • But I have got a bit farther.
  • Ted, I have got a great idea.
  • Because I have got a multiple choice question for you.
  • I have got a letter by the pigeon.
  • Monkey and I have got a professional gig.
  • Aaron, I have got a very important assignment for you.
  • Because I have got a ton of work to do.
  • I have got a box with photos and newspaper articles.
  • My brother and I have got a little proposition for you.
  • I have got a fridge packed with bagged stuff.
  • Wait. I have got a hidden subdirectory here... 12 patients.
  • Sheila and I have got a prior engagement.
  • I have got a granddaughter now, Robin.
  • I have got a great story for you.
  • I have got a thrilling passage to read.
  • I have got a lot of really great squash stories.
  • But Daksha and I have got a shot.
  • Caffrey and I have got a lot to discuss.
  • I have got a problem, Director Vance.

Alternatives:

  • I have a cold
  • I am suffering from a cold
  • I caught a cold
  • I am under the weather
  • I am feeling sick with a cold

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