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ESLPod_0721_WE_1116 A Widespread Epidemic The phrase "to come down with," in this podcast, means to begin to have a particular illness or to become sick: "How do doctors avoid coming down with everything their patients have?" The phrase "to come down to" can mean to travel toward the south: "How often do your parents come down from Alaska to visit you?" The phrase "to come down to" can also mean to agree to sell something at a lower price: "I'd like to buy your boat, but I can't afford that price. Can you come down to $3,700?" Finally, the phrase "to come down [hard] on (someone)" means to criticize someone: "Yes, you need to punish your son, but don't come down too hard on him."

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ESLPod 721 to come down with Health + Medicine

Id	ESLPod_0721_WE_1116
Episode Id	ESLPod 721
Episode Title	A Widespread Epidemic
Phrase	to come down with
Text	The phrase "to come down with," in this podcast, means to begin to have a particular illness or to become sick: "How do doctors avoid coming down with everything their patients have?" The phrase "to come down to" can mean to travel toward the south: "How often do your parents come down from Alaska to visit you?" The phrase "to come down to" can also mean to agree to sell something at a lower price: "I'd like to buy your boat, but I can't afford that price. Can you come down to $3,700?" Finally, the phrase "to come down [hard] on (someone)" means to criticize someone: "Yes, you need to punish your son, but don't come down too hard on him."
Topics	Health + Medicine

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