Using Idioms: Weather

Idiom	Meaning	Example
Under the weather	Sentirse un poco enfermo o indispuesto.	I’m feeling a bit under the weather, so I think I’ll stay home today.
Snowed under	Estar abrumado o tener exceso de trabajo.	I’d love to help you, but I’m totally snowed under with reports.
Calm before the storm	Un periodo de tranquilidad antes de un gran problema.	The office is quiet now, but it's just the calm before the storm.
Break the ice	Hacer algo para que la gente se sienta más relajada.	He told a joke at the start of the meeting to break the ice.
A breeze	Algo que es extremadamente fácil de hacer.	The driving test was a breeze; I finished it in ten minutes.
Bolt from the blue	Una sorpresa total y repentina (normalmente mala).	The news of his resignation was a complete bolt from the blue.
Stealing someone's thunder	Quitarle el protagonismo o el crédito a otra persona.	I didn't want to steal her thunder by announcing my news at her party.
Every cloud has a silver lining	No hay mal que por bien no venga (buscar el lado positivo).	I lost my flight, but every cloud has a silver lining—I met an old friend!
Rain on someone's parade	Arruinarle los planes o la felicidad a alguien.	I don't want to rain on your parade, but the concert is cancelled.
Take a rain check	Posponer una invitación o plan para más adelante.	I can't go to the cinema tonight, but can I take a rain check?
Weather the storm	Sobrellevar o sobrevivir a una situación difícil.	The company is in trouble, but I’m sure we can weather the storm.
Save for a rainy day	Ahorrar dinero para cuando surja una necesidad futura.	Instead of buying that car, you should save for a rainy day.
Head in the clouds	Estar en las nubes o ser poco realista/soñador.	He thinks he'll be famous tomorrow; he has his head in the clouds.
Right as rain	Estar perfectamente sano o en plenas facultades.	After a good night's sleep, you'll be right as rain again.
Come rain or shine	Pase lo que pase (llueva o truene).	We’re going to the beach this Saturday, come rain or shine.

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