Weather Idioms

Weather Idioms

Instructions: There are many idiomatic expressions in English related to the weather. Read the following sentences and try to say what you think the idiom means in your own words.

1) Under the Weather

• Michael: Hello Jason, the reason I am calling is to tell you that I won't be able to go to your party tonight. I am really feeling under the weather. I think the best thing is for me to go to bed early and get some rest. 

• Jason: Oh Michael I'm so sorry to hear that. 

• Meaning: ______________________________________

2) When it rains it pours

• Michael: Hey Jason, you have no idea how frustrated I am. I had an important meeting this morning but I forgot my computer at home. In the office, I used my cellphone to look for the documents I needed in my email but my phone died. I think I left my charger at home too. Then right before the meeting started I spilled coffee on my shirt! What a terrible day.

• Jason: Sorry to hear that, Michael but you know what they say. When it rains, it pours!

• Meaning: ______________________________________

3) Rain on your parade

• Michael: Man, I am so excited out vacation this weekend. I have a big trip planned. Me and my wife are going to the beach for the first few days and then to a mountain house to relax until the end of vacation.. 

• Jason: I don't want to rain on your parade, Michael. But vacation vacation doesn't start this weekend. It's next month!

• Meaning: ______________________________________

4) A breeze

• Michael: Have you done the homework yet? I'm really worried. I didn't really understand the grammar this week and I'm worried I'll get a bad grade. 

• Jason: Don't worry. I finished it in five minutes. It's a breeze!

• Meaning: ______________________________________

Discussion: With the time remaining, discuss the following questions with your partner.

• Describe a situation in which you could have used the expression "when it rains it pours".
• What do you prefer doing when you feel under the weather?
• When was the last time someone rained on your parade?
• What is a task that you thought was going to be difficult but in the end it was a breeze?