Weather Idioms

An idiom is a combination of words that have a figurative meaning. You should learn the following list of idioms related to the weather.

• It's raining cats and dogs: raining very heavily.
• To be on cloud nine: to be very happy because something wonderful has happened.
• To be under a cloud: to be in trouble, in disgrace, or suspected of doing something wrong.
• It never rains but (it) pours: when something bad happens, other bad things often happen to make the situation even worse.
• To be under the weather: not feeling very well.
• Every cloud has a silver lining: a sad or difficult situation always has a good side.
• To see which way the wind blows: to find out what is likely to happen.
• To make hay while the sun shines: to take advantage of a good situation while it lasts.
• A storm in a teacup: a lot of fuss or excitement about unimportant matters.
• To be snowed under with work: to have lots of work to deal with.
• To weather the storm: to survive a problem or difficulty.
• A breeze: if something is a breeze, it is very easy.
• To chase rainbows: to try to get something you will never obtain.
• To be in the eye of the storm: to be involved in a difficult situation affecting a lot of people.
• A fair-weathered friend: a person who is your friend only when everything is good.
• To save for a rainy day: to save or keep something for when times are bad.
• To be full of hot air: to do empty talk; talking a lot without meaning your words.
• To be sunny: always happy and cheerful.
• To be breezy: fresh and animated.