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ESL - Rain idioms
ESl - Rain idioms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| It rains cats and dogs | it rains heavily |
| come rain or shine | whatever happens |
| To save for a rainy day | to save money for a time when you really need it |
| to feel under the weather | to feel unwell |
| right as rain | be perfectly fit and well |
| To take a rain check on something | to accept an invitation, but request that the date be changed |
| To rain down on something/someone | to criticize or praise someone continually |
| When it rains, it pours | when a bad things happen it is usually followed by more bad things |
| To be rained in | to be forced to remain inside due to bad weather conditions |
| To come in out of the rain | wake up to reality |
| To rain on someone's parade | spoil a person's pleasure or plans |