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| kitobcha qilinadiMeteorologists are far better at predicting the weather than they were a decade ago.
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List of Weather Idioms
We'll start with a couple of general ones:
in all weathers – in every kind of weather, both good and bad.
I belong to a rowing club and we train on the water in all weathers. to feel under the weather – to not feel very well.
Uma decided not to go to the party as she was feeling under the weather.
Weather Idioms Related to Rain raining cats and dogs – raining heavily.
It’s been raining cats and dogs all day. 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.
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