IELTS PREPARATION - 50 English idioms related to weather and their meanings

Idiom	Meaning
A bolt from the blue	A sudden and unexpected event
A breath of fresh air	A refreshing change
A fair-weather friend	A friend who is only there for you when things are going well
A storm in a teacup	A big fuss over a small matter
A ray of sunshine	A source of happiness or hope
A silver lining	A positive aspect of a difficult situation
April showers bring May flowers	Difficult or unpleasant events can lead to positive outcomes
Break the ice	To make a start or break down social barriers
Calm before the storm	A peaceful period before a difficult or turbulent time
Come rain or shine	No matter what happens
Every cloud has a silver lining	Every negative situation has a positive aspect
Fair-weather friend	A friend who is only there for you when things are going well
Get wind of	To hear a rumor or receive information
Under the weather	Feeling ill or sick
Raining cats and dogs	Heavy rain or a downpour
Weather the storm	To endure a difficult or challenging situation
Break the ice	To make a start, often by doing or saying something to relieve tension
Take a rain check	To postpone plans to a later time
A bolt from the blue	A sudden and unexpected event or shock
Weather a cold spell	To survive a period of cold weather
Face like thunder	To look very angry or upset
Cloud on the horizon	A warning sign of future trouble or difficulty
A storm in a teacup	A situation where a lot of fuss is made over a minor issue
Clear the air	To resolve a disagreement or tension
Chase rainbows	To pursue unrealistic or impractical goals
A ray of sunshine	A source of happiness or hope
Snowed under	Overwhelmed with work or responsibilities
In the heat of the moment	Acting impulsively or without careful consideration
A breath of fresh air	A welcome change or refreshing experience
Head in the clouds	Being absent-minded or not paying attention
A perfect storm	A combination of events that results in a disaster or crisis
Weather the elements	To withstand harsh weather conditions
A fair-weather friend	Someone who is only supportive or helpful when things are going well
On cloud nine	Extremely happy or pleased
The calm before the storm	A period of peace or tranquility before a difficult or turbulent time
In the eye of the storm	In the middle of a difficult or chaotic situation
Snowball effect	A situation in which something grows in size or intensity quickly and without control
Leave someone out in the cold	To exclude someone from something or leave them without support or help
Red sky at night, shepherd's delight; red sky in the morning, shepherd's warning	A saying that suggests the weather for the following day based on the color of the sky during sunset or sunrise
On thin ice	In a risky or dangerous situation
Save for a rainy day	To save money or resources for future use, particularly in case of an emergency or unexpected event
A storm is brewing	A situation that is likely to become problematic or contentious in the near future
Break in the clouds	A moment of relief or hope after a difficult period
Every cloud has a silver lining	Every negative situation has a positive aspect
In the teeth of the wind	Facing a difficult challenge or obstacle
(As) right as rain	To be healthy and feeling well
Three sheets to the wind	To be drunk or intoxicated
Throw caution to the wind	To act recklessly or without consideration for the consequences
Snowed in	Unable to leave a place due to heavy snowfall

 

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