🤧 Fighting off a cold

#008

November 29, 2023

Good morning everyone!

I have noticed that a few people have colds or the flu these days.

‘Tis the season.

It made me think of how we talk about being ill in English.

For example, we often say, ‘I’m fighting off a cold’. Like your body is fighting the virus.

David has been fighting off a cold all week.

In fact, we often talk about ‘battling’, ‘resisting’ or ‘overcoming’ illness.

Words like this can communicate a sense of determination or resilience when dealing with health challenges.

Anyway, hope you are all ‘fighting fit’ as winter approaches.

Winter is coming.

Fighting fit is to be in excellent physical condition

This week’s 3 tips:

Are you sure? ¿Estreñido?

When we have a cold we are often congested. But it’s more common to say:

My nose is blocked. Or…

I have a blocked nose

Set an activity in motion; make a start.

My boss wants to get the ball rolling as soon as possible

To keep the activity in motion.

We have made great progress so far. Lets keep the ball rolling

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