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5 English idioms about weather, with pictures

Look at the picture, read the meaning, and listen to the example.

A sick woman sits on a sofa in a purple blanket with a cup of tea and a thermometer in her mouth. A small rain cloud is over her head.

What does “Under the weather” mean?

“Under the weather” means a little sick.

Example: I feel a bit under the weather today, so I’ll work from home.

Emoji clue: down arrow, weather

At an office party, a smiling man breaks a big block of ice with a hammer. His new coworkers laugh and hold their drinks.

What does “Break the ice” mean?

“Break the ice” means to say or do something that helps people relax when they first meet.

Example: Our new manager told a funny story to break the ice at the first meeting.

Emoji clue: hammer, ice

A surprised man and woman share an umbrella in very heavy rain. Cats and dogs fall from the dark clouds with the rain.

What does “It’s raining cats and dogs” mean?

“It’s raining cats and dogs” means it is raining very hard.

Example: Take your umbrella. It’s raining cats and dogs!

Emoji clue: rain cloud, cat, dog

A relaxed waiter drinks a coffee in an empty restaurant. Outside, dark storm clouds and a long line of customers come to the door.

What does “The calm before the storm” mean?

“The calm before the storm” means a quiet time just before a busy or difficult time.

Example: The restaurant is empty at five o’clock. It’s the calm before the storm.

Emoji clue: calm face, arrow, storm cloud

The same smiling mail carrier walks with his mail bag on two days: in heavy rain with an umbrella, and in bright sun.

What does “Rain or shine” mean?

“Rain or shine” means in any weather, and whatever happens.

Example: The farmers’ market is open every Saturday, rain or shine.

Emoji clue: umbrella in the rain, sun

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100 common English idioms and their meanings

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