one fact or event doesn’t prove the rule, it may be an exception
Their first album was a success, but they know that one swallow doesn’t make a summer and they’re prepared to work hard.
the bright light of the sun is shining directly in someone's eyes
She couldn't see because the sun was in her eyes.
very hot summer days
The dog days of summer are over and the kids have gone back to school
to be in a lot of trouble
The Minister was in hot water after admitting that he lied
something will happen no matter what
The party will be on Tuesday, come rain or shine
to not waste time, to take advantage of an opportunity as soon as it arises
Our competitors will catch on to our strategy soon, so let’s make hay while the sun shines.
everything or anywhere in the world
London's Oxford Street has every shop under the sun
A person away from his or her usual environment or activities
Using a computer for the first time, he felt like a fish out of water
a period of quiet that comes before a time of activity, excitement, violence, etc.
It was the calm before the storm as I knew the difficult times were coming.
to not follow what everyone else is doing
As a student, she did not follow any college trends and swam against the tide
an amount that is so small that it does not make an important difference or have much effect
They need to raise thousands of euros for this project, so our 20-euro donation is just a drop in the ocean.
a very good, successful, or desirable position
He was the one always looking for his place in the sun.
to attract a lot of attention in an exciting way
The young actor made quite a splash with his first film in Holywood.
something that will never happen
It'll be a cold day in July before I buy you a new car
full of lies and nonsense
I did not believe a word she said. She was full of hot air.
a period of unusually dry, warm weather occurring in late autumn
The Indian summer is expected to bring us warm temperatures