Describing Qualities - Nature

Explore English idioms that relate to nature, including "white Christmas" and "dog days".

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Adam's ale

[noun]

used to refer to water

Ex: During the fasting period, I abstained from other beverages and relied solely on Adam's ale for sustenance.

act of God

[phrase]

an earthquake, storm, or any other natural event that humans cannot prevent or control

Ex: The clause in the contract stated that neither party would be responsible for delays caused by acts of God, including floods and tornadoes.

to rain cats and dogs

[phrase]

to rain really hard

Ex: The rain was coming down in buckets , like it raining cats and dogs, during the outdoor concert .

chilled to the bone

[phrase]

extremely or uncomfortably cold

Ex: The winter night was so frigid that even with a heavy coat , I chilled to the bone within moments of stepping outside .

chilled to the marrow

[phrase]

(of temperature) falling below the freezing point

Ex: The mountaineers traversed the treacherous peaks , their bodies frozen to the marrow from the biting cold .

dog days

[noun]

a period of hot weather between early July and early September

Ex: Gardens and lawns suffered during the dry spell, causing plants to wither and turn brown due to the lack of moisture.

dry spell

[noun]

a period in which the weather is really warm and there is no rain

Ex: The author encountered a dry spell in writing , struggling to find inspiration for their next book .

come rain or come shine

[sentence]

used for saying that one does something regardless of how bad the weather is

Ex: We enjoy our weekly family picnic in the park, come rain or come shine, with umbrellas and raincoats as necessary.

white Christmas

[noun]

a period of time in the Christmas eve when the snow has covered a huge portion of the ground

Ex: The song 'White Christmas' by Irving Berlin has become a timeless classic that evokes nostalgia and the longing for a snowy holiday season.

Indian summer

[noun]

a period marked by unusually dry and warm weather that often occurs at late autumn

Ex: The hikers were grateful for the Indian summer as they embarked on a scenic trail with clear skies and pleasant temperatures.

the heavens open

[sentence]

used to refer to the time when the sky opens up and it starts raining heavily

Ex: I forgot my umbrella , and of coursethe heavens opened just as I stepped outside .

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