Weather Idioms

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Weather is a common small talk topic and especially in Britain, people love to discuss it. However, you might hear people saying they are right as rain or feeling under the weather. These expressions are idioms and they actually have nothing do to with weather. This quiz will test your knowledge of various colorful expressions inspired by the elements.

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What does "come rain or shine" mean?

To always be on time
To be flexible with plans
To persist despite any obstacles
To be prepared for any situation

What does it mean when somebody says they are "on cloud nine"?

They are in a bad mood
They are extremely happy
They are confused
They are super relaxed

What does it mean when someone is "under the weather"?

They are feeling tired
They are feeling sad
They are feeling angry
They are feeling sick

When something happens "once in a blue moon", it happens very rarely.

TRUE
FALSE

The "dog days of summer" is a phrase used to describe the colder and rainy days of summer.

TRUE
FALSE

What is the meaning of the phrase "every cloud has a silver lining"?

There is always a positive side to a negative situation
Every situation has a negative outcome
Every situation has a positive outcome
There is always a negative side to a positive situation

What does it mean when someone is "chasing rainbows"?

Trying to find a pot of gold
Pursuing an unrealistic goal
Looking for a new job
Searching for a new home

What does it mean when someone says they will "take a rain check"?

They will decline an offer
They will go out in the rain
They will pay for something later
They will accept an offer at a later date

Complete the idiom: "steal someone’s ... "

rain
thunder
sunshine
storm

Complete the informal idiom: " ... as rain"

right
wrong
light
heavy

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