sich den Tod holen

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German

Etymology

Literally, to fetch oneself the death, or more loosely translated as to catch one's death.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /zɪç den ˈtoːt ˌhoːlən/
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Verb

sich den Tod holen (weak, third-person singular present holt sich den Tod, past tense holte sich den Tod, past participle sich den Tod geholt, auxiliary haben)

  1. to catch one's death (get an illness, usually a cold or flu by exposing oneself to low temperatures)
    Was sitzt ihr denn bei der Kälte hier draußen! Kommt rein, ihr holt euch ja den Tod!
    Why on earth are you sitting out here in this cold! Come inside, you’re all going to catch your death!

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