under the weather
Feeling slightly unwell.
Example: I'm staying home today — I'm feeling a bit under the weather.
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Weather & Nature Idioms vocabulary — A2
Weather idioms for describing moods and situations, with phrases like under the weather, a breath of fresh air and come rain or shine borrowed from the weather.
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12a ray of sunshine
A person or thing that brings happiness and brightness into others' lives.
Example:
Her laughter is always a ray of sunshine in the office.
come rain or shine
Regardless of the circumstances or conditions, no matter what happens.
Example:
He walks his dog every morning, come rain or shine.
the calm before the storm
A peaceful, quiet period right prior to something difficult or chaotic beginning.
Example:
The office was silent that morning — the calm before the storm of the big product launch.
fresh as a daisy
Feeling energetic, lively and not at all tired.
Example:
Despite the early flight, she looked fresh as a daisy.
cold as ice
Very unfriendly and unemotional, or extremely low in temperature.
Example:
His reply to my apology was cold as ice.
a breath of fresh air
Someone or something new and pleasant that makes a situation better.
Example:
The new manager is a breath of fresh air after the last one.
a sunny disposition
A naturally cheerful and positive personality.
Example:
Even on rainy days, she has a sunny disposition.
clear as day
Very easy to see or understand, completely obvious.
Example:
His intentions were clear as day from the start.
a storm is brewing
There are signs that trouble or conflict is about to start.
Example:
You could tell a storm was brewing between the two managers.
as light as a feather
Extremely light in weight.
Example:
The whole tent is as light as a feather and packs into a bag.
as white as snow
Completely white, or completely innocent.
Example:
The shirts came back as white as snow and twice as stiff.
