It's been raining cats and dogs lately in Hong Kong. While we all wait for our moment in the sun, let's take a look at these English words and phrases related to weather that will make your writing flourish.
Storm in a teacup
Meaning: Great excitement about a small matter.
Example: I'm sure their argument is just a storm in a teacup. Alvin and Sarah will be friends again in no time.
Snowed under
Meaning: To be overwhelmed with a large amount of something, especially work.
Example: I was snowed under with my exams last week.
Lightning never strikes twice
Meaning: An unusual situation will not happen again in exactly the same way.
Example: The team was lucky to get that win, but lightning never strikes twice. They may not do as well next time.
Rain or shine
Meaning: Whatever the weather or circumstances.
Example: Every Wednesday, rain or shine, Alison visits the elderly home with warm food.
On cloud nine
Meaning: To be extremely happy.
Example: I was on cloud nine when I won the competition.
When it rains, it pours
Meaning: Misfortunes often follow each other quickly or arrive all at the same time.
Example: I never had an injury before in my life, but in the last year, I've had a sprain and a broken foot. It's true what they say about injuries: when it rains, it pours!
It's a breeze
Meaning: Very easy to do or achieve.
Example: After all the hard work Alfred put in, the exam was a breeze.
On thin ice
Meaning: In a risky situation.
Example: I'm on thin ice with my boss because I was late for work two days in a row.
Moment in the sun
Meaning: A time of being popular or getting a lot of attention.
Example: It was lovely to see my teachers get their moment in the sun.
Fun facts
It is estimated that a lightning strikes is hitting somewhere on the Earth's surface about 44 times a second. That makes a total of 1.4 billion lightning strikes a year!
Quick questions
- What do you do, rain or shine?
- What puts you on cloud nine?
- Which kinds of weather are not mentioned in the article?
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