English / proverb
Feed a Cold, Starve a Fever
MEANING IN ENGLISH
A folk medical belief advising people to eat well when suffering from a cold and eat sparsely during a fever
In context
01
Modern health-tracking apps debunk the myth 'feed a cold, starve a fever,' recommending balanced nutrition for both.
02
Grandmother advised him to feed a cold, starve a fever, but his smart thermometer app prompted immediate hydration.
Synonyms
folk remedy adage,traditional health belief,old wives' tale
Antonyms
scientific medical nutrition,evidence-based clinical diet
Collocations
myth of feed a cold starve a fever,adage feed a cold,debunk feed a cold starve a fever