To catch a cold — to become infected with the common cold, experiencing symptoms like a runny nose, sore throat, or cough.
昨日の夜から寒くて、今朝起きたら風邪をひいていた。
It was cold last night, and when I woke up this morning I had caught a cold.
子どもが風邪をひいたので、今日は仕事を休んで看病する。
My child caught a cold, so I'm taking the day off to nurse them.
手洗い・うがいをして風邪をひくリスクを減らそう。
Wash your hands and gargle to reduce the risk of catching a cold.