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  1. 26-Jan-2006, 02:09 #1
    Itasan
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    1. I have caught flu. - BrE?
    2. I have got the flu. - AmE?
    Thank you.
  2. 26-Jan-2006, 04:31 #2
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    Default Re: (the) flu

    In BrE, you catch it first, then have it.
  3. 26-Jan-2006, 04:53 #3
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    Thank you, tdol.
    Do you say "I caught flu and have flu now" or "I caught THE flu and have THE flu now"?
  4. 27-Jan-2006, 06:01 #4
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    Default Re: (the) flu

    You'll hear it with and without the article in BrE.
  5. 27-Jan-2006, 08:38 #5
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    Oh, I see. Thank you very much.
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