Weather Idioms in Nature with Meanings and Examples

10 Nature Idioms related to Weather with Meanings and Examples

  1. A bolt from the blue
  2. A ray of sunshine
  3. A storm is brewing
  4. Calm before the storm
  5. Chasing rainbows
  6. Every cloud has a silver lining
  7. Feel under the weather
  8. In the eye of a storm
  9. Make hay while the sun shines
  10. Weather the storm

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A bolt from the blue

  • A sudden, unexpected event or surprise.
  • The sudden announcement of job losses was a bolt from the blue for the employees.
  • “I didn’t see that coming!” “It was a bolt from the blue for all of us.”

A ray of sunshine

  • Someone or something that brings happiness or joy.
  • After a long, tiring day, you are a ray of sunshine.
  • “I had a terrible day at work.” “At least my cat is a ray of sunshine for me.”

A storm is brewing

  • There are signs that a difficult or argument is developing.
  • The tension in the office suggests that a storm is brewing.
  • “Have you noticed how quiet everyone is today?” “Yeah, there is a storm is brewing.”

Calm before the storm

  • A peaceful time before a period of trouble or difficulty.
  • The quiet in the office was the calm before the storm of upcoming deadlines.
  • “Why is everyone so quiet before the big exam?” “It’s the calm before the storm.”

Chasing rainbows

  • Trying to do something unlikely to happen.
  • Sarah spent years chasing rainbows, always looking for her perfect job.
  • “Why do you think Jack is always changing his career path?”, “He’s chasing rainbows, hoping to find that perfect job that doesn’t exist

Every cloud has a silver lining

  • There’s a positive aspect to every negative situation.
  • Losing the job was tough, but finding a new opportunity proved that every cloud has a silver lining.
  • “I can’t believe I got laid off.” “Well, you never know what good things might come next.

Feel under the weather

  • Feeling unwell or sick.
  • I won’t be able to make it to the party tonight; I’m a bit under the weather.
  • “Are you coming to the gathering?” “I can’t; I’m feeling under the weather. Maybe next time.”

In the eye of a storm

  • Being in a difficult situation that involves a lot of people.
  • During the political scandal, the press secretary found herself in the eye of the storm, fielding questions.
  • “I heard there’s a major controversy unfolding in the government. How is Sarah handling it?”. “She’s right in the eye of the storm, trying to address public concerns.”

Make hay while the sun shines

  • Take advantage of an opportunity while it lasts.
  • The market is booming, make hay while the sun shines and invest wisely.
  • “The job fair is today. Should I go tomorrow instead?” “No, go today. Make hay while the sun shines, and you might find a great opportunity.”

Weather the storm

  • Survive difficult circumstances and come out ok.
  • The small business was able to weather the storm of economic downturns.
  • “It seems like the company is facing a lot of challenges lately.”, “Yes, but I believe we can weather the storm if we stick together.”

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