Spitting rain
Light rain, just a few drops.
The dead of winter
The coldest and darkest part of winter.
A storm in a teacup
A big fuss over something unimportant.
Head in the clouds
Not paying attention or being unrealistic.
The heavens opened
It suddenly started raining heavily.
On cloud nine
Extremely happy.
Take a rain check
Postpone or put off something for now.
As right as rain
Feeling completely fine or in good condition.
A fair-weather friend
Someone who is only there when things are good.
Come rain or shine
No matter what happens.
Every cloud has a silver lining
There’s something good in every bad situation.
It’s raining cats and dogs
It’s raining very heavily.
Stormy weather
Difficult or troubled times (often in relationships).
Under the weather
Feeling sick or unwell.
Save for a rainy day
Keep something (usually money) for future difficulties.
Soaked to the skin
Completely wet.
A cloud on the horizon
A problem that is likely to happen in the future.
Snowed under
Overwhelmed with work or responsibilities.