as right as rain – to be healthy.
- I had a horrible cold last week but I feel as right as rain now.
to take a rain check – to decline an offer or invitation for the time being.
- Yes, I’d love to see the movie with you but I’ll have to take a rain check tonight as
I’ll be late finishing work.
it never rains but it pours – when several things go wrong in quick succession.
- First I got stuck in traffic, then I couldn’t find a parking space and now the lift isn’t
working. It certainly never rains but it pours.
to save for a rainy day – to save money for the future, especially to cover
unexpected expenses.
- I always put 10% of my wages in a savings account as I believe it’s important
to save for a rainy day.
come rain or shine – whatever the situation.
- Good friends are always there for you come rain or shine.
to chase rainbows – when someone pursues something they’ll probably never get or
achieve.
- Kalifa is convinced this new business idea will make him millions but he’s
just chasing rainbows.
Weather Idioms Related To The Wind
to throw caution to the wind – to do something without worrying about the risk or
the results.
- I’m a bit nervous about going on holiday on my own but I’m throwing caution to
the wind and booking a trip to Venice.
to get wind of something – to begin to suspect something or hear a rumour.
- Beatrice got wind of the account manager’s resignation and thought she might go
for her job.
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