Do not forget your umbrella before you go outside. It is raining cats and dogs!
it is raining heavily outside
I'm not going on holiday this year, but every cloud has a silver lining, as I'm able to spend more time with my family at home.
something good can come out of a bad situation
Mike thinks he is going to pass his exams without studying. He has his head in the clouds!
Used to describe someone being overly-optimistic about a situation or to have unrealistic ideas about something.
Mike is snowed under with work. He cannot come and watch the game with us tonight.
When you have too much work to do or to have a lot of things to deal with at once.
Hazel did not come into work today. She was feeling under the weather.
To describe feeling unwell or minor illnesses that are not life threatening.
She has been on cloud nine since getting married.
If you are on cloud nine, you are extremely happy.
I will play football tonight come rain or shine.
To say that something will be done regardless of whatever happens.
I don't think this problem is that serious. It is a storm in a teacup.
Exaggerate a problem.
Can we take a rain check on our cinema date? I have too much homework.
To postpone something.
Wow, did you see that man win the race? He was lightning fast!
Being very fast.
