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Rain Idioms and What They Mean<\/h1>\n

Rain idioms are used to talk about weather, emotions, and life situations. These expressions use rain to describe feelings, events, and actions in creative ways. Here are 12 common rain idioms, what they mean, and how to use them.<\/p>\n

Raining cats and dogs<\/h2>\n

Raining very heavily.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget your umbrella\u2014it\u2019s raining cats and dogs<\/strong>!<\/div>\n
We had to cancel the picnic because it was raining cats and dogs<\/strong>.<\/div>\n

Save for a rainy day<\/h2>\n

To save money or resources for a time of need.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m putting some money aside to save for a rainy day<\/strong>.<\/div>\n
She keeps a little extra food in the pantry, just to save for a rainy day<\/strong>.<\/div>\n

Right as rain<\/h2>\n

Feeling well or in perfect condition.<\/p>\n

After a good night\u2019s sleep, I feel right as rain<\/strong>.<\/div>\n
He was sick yesterday, but today he\u2019s right as rain<\/strong>.<\/div>\n

Rain on someone\u2019s parade<\/h2>\n

To spoil someone\u2019s plans or good mood.<\/p>\n

I hate to rain on your parade<\/strong>, but the event has been canceled.<\/div>\n
She rained on my parade<\/strong> by telling me the bad news.<\/div>\n

It never rains but it pours<\/h2>\n

Bad things happen all at once.<\/p>\n

First I lost my keys, then my phone died\u2014it never rains but it pours<\/strong>!<\/div>\n
He failed the test and got a flat tire\u2014it never rains but it pours<\/strong>.<\/div>\n

Come rain or shine<\/h2>\n

No matter what happens.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ll be there come rain or shine<\/strong>.<\/div>\n
They run every morning, come rain or shine<\/strong>.<\/div>\n

Under the weather<\/h2>\n

Feeling sick.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m feeling a bit under the weather<\/strong> today.<\/div>\n
She stayed home because she was under the weather<\/strong>.<\/div>\n

Take a rain check<\/h2>\n

To say no now, but maybe yes later.<\/p>\n

I can\u2019t come tonight, but can I take a rain check<\/strong>?<\/div>\n
He had to take a rain check<\/strong> on dinner because of work.<\/div>\n

Chase rainbows<\/h2>\n

To try for something impossible or unlikely.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s always chasing rainbows<\/strong> with new business ideas.<\/div>\n
Stop chasing rainbows<\/strong> and focus on real goals.<\/div>\n

As right as rain<\/h2>\n

Perfectly fine or correct (alternative to \u201cright as rain\u201d).<\/p>\n

Everything looks as right as rain<\/strong> now.<\/div>\n
The car is as right as rain<\/strong> after the repair.<\/div>\n

Rain or shine<\/h2>\n

Regardless of weather or situation.<\/p>\n

The match will happen, rain or shine<\/strong>.<\/div>\n
She walks to school every day, rain or shine<\/strong>.<\/div>\n

Come in out of the rain<\/h2>\n

Realize something obvious or stop doing something foolish.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s time to come in out of the rain<\/strong> and face the truth.<\/div>\n
He needs to come in out of the rain<\/strong> and find a real job.<\/div>\n
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