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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 • 2820 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.'

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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.

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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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