Weather in sayings and idioms.
Weather has long been a source of inspiration for sayings and idioms across different cultures. Here are some common weather-related sayings and idioms:
1. **"Every cloud has a silver lining."**
- Meaning: There is something good in every bad situation.
2. **"When it rains, it pours."**
- Meaning: Misfortunes or difficulties tend to come all at once.
3. **"Under the weather."**
- Meaning: Feeling ill or unwell.
4. **"A storm in a teacup."**
- Meaning: A small problem that has been exaggerated.
5. **"Make hay while the sun shines."**
- Meaning: Take advantage of favorable conditions while they last.
6. **"The calm before the storm."**
- Meaning: A peaceful period before a time of chaos or trouble.
7. **"Break the ice."**
- Meaning: To initiate conversation in a social setting, often easing tension, like breaking through the surface of a frozen lake.
8. **"Steal someone's thunder."**
- Meaning: To take credit for someone else's idea or to upstage them.
9. **"Chasing rainbows."**
- Meaning: Pursuing unrealistic or unattainable goals.
10. **"Every dog has its day."**
- Meaning: Everyone has a moment of success or happiness at some point.
11. **"Fair-weather friend."**
- Meaning: A friend who is only around during good times; not reliable in tough situations.
12. **"Rain on someone's parade."**
- Meaning: To spoil someone's plans or enjoyment, often through negative comments or actions.
13. **"It’s a bit cloudy with a chance of meatballs."**
- A humorous way to indicate an unpredictable situation, derived from the popular children's book/movie.
14. **"Weather the storm."**
- Meaning: To endure a difficult situation or to survive a crisis.
These idioms reflect various aspects of human experience and emotions, often using weather as a metaphor for life's challenges and triumphs.