Learning English weather idioms will improve your understanding of English.They’re used often, especially in conversations. Most native English speakers will use a few of them several times a week. Check out this list with their meaning.
- Under the weather
If you’re feeling “under the weather,” it means that you don’t feel well
- Fair-weather friend
“Fair” weather is pleasant and sunny. It’s not too hot or too cold. It’s perfect for having fun, especially outdoors.
- Weather the storm
This one can be a little confusing. When we say “weather” in English, we’re usually talking about how hot or cold it is outside, or whether it’s rainy, snowy, windy or sunny.
- Keep a weather eye on someone/something
A “weather eye” doesn’t mean that rain, snow or sunshine are in someone’s eye!
A “weather eye” is a close watch. Because the weather changes so much, we have to watch it carefully. We don’t want to be surprised by a sudden storm.
- It’s raining cats and dogs
This means it’s raining very heavily.
- When it rains, it pours
In this idiom, “rain” refers to something bad that’s happening. It’s a way of talking about something that makes life difficult or spoils your plans.
- Right as rain
Rain isn’t always a sign of something bad. In this idiom, it means that everything is going well or that someone is feeling better.