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

Idiom	Meaning
A bull in a china shop	Someone who is clumsy or careless
A cat has nine lives	Cats are resilient and can survive dangerous situations
A dog's life	A difficult and unhappy life
A fish out of water	Someone who is uncomfortable in a particular situation
A fly in the ointment	A small but annoying problem
A leopard can't change its spots	People cannot change their basic nature
A little bird told me	I heard a secret from someone
A monkey on one's back	An addiction or a persistent problem
A snake in the grass	A deceitful or treacherous person
All bark and no bite	Someone who talks tough but doesn't follow through
As busy as a bee	Very busy or productive
Beat a dead horse	To waste time on a hopeless or pointless task
Chicken out	To back out of something because of fear or cowardice
Don't count your chickens before they hatch	Don't assume that something will happen before it actually does
Don't have a cow	Don't overreact or get upset
Elephant in the room	An obvious but unspoken issue
Feather in one's cap	A source of pride or achievement
Fight like cats and dogs	To argue or fight fiercely
Fish or cut bait	To make a decision or take action
Get the lion's share	To receive the largest portion
Go hog wild	To become very excited or enthusiastic
Horse around	To play or fool around
In the doghouse	In trouble or out of favor
Kill two birds with one stone	To accomplish two things at once
Let the cat out of the bag	To reveal a secret
Like a fish in water	Very comfortable and natural in a particular environment
Like a moth to a flame	Irresistibly attracted to something dangerous or harmful
Like a bat out of hell	Very fast or recklessly
Lion's den	A place or situation that is dangerous or hostile
Make a beeline for	To head straight for something
Monkey business	Mischievous or dishonest behavior
Once in a blue moon	Very rarely
Pig-headed	Stubborn and inflexible
Put the cart before the horse	To do things in the wrong order
Rat race	A competitive and stressful way of life
The lion's share	The largest portion
The straw that broke the camel's back	The final, small thing that causes a person to give up or quit
The world is your oyster	You can do anything you want
To chicken out	To back out of something because of fear or cowardice
To cry wolf	To raise a false alarm
To have a whale of a time	To have a great time
To have ants in one's pants	To be restless or anxious
To horse around	To play or fool around
To let sleeping dogs lie	To avoid stirring up old or controversial issues
To make a mountain out of a molehill	To exaggerate a problem or issue
To smell a rat	To sense that something is wrong or suspicious
To talk turkey	To discuss something honestly and directly
Wild goose chase	A pointless or fruitless pursuit

 

 

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