Idioms related to Weather

Rain on someone’s parade

to do something that spoils someone's pleasure or plan

• I don't mean to rain on your parade, but it's all your fault.

Take a rain check

used to refuse an offer or invitation:

• I appreciate the invitation, but I'll have to take a rain check.
• Can I take a rain check on that drink?

Under the weather

to feel slightly ill:

• I’ve been feeling a bit under the weather this week.

Get wind of something

to hear about something secret or private:

• It hadn't taken long for the press to get wind of the story.

A bolt from the blue

When something important or unusual happens suddenly or unexpectedly, it is said to be “a bolt from the blue.”

• Today's events came like a bolt from the blue.
• For many, this decision came like a bolt from the blue.
• The declaration of war on France came like a bolt from the blue.

Rain or shine

no matter what the weather is:

• He goes for a long walk every morning, rain or shine.
• Don’t worry. We’ll be there – rain or shine.

a tempest in a teapot

a situation that people are upset or angry about it, but it is not very important:

• I think we are making a tempest in a teapot over this matter.

A rainy day

a possible future time of need or emergency:

• We need to save some money for a rainy day.