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Introduction
Weather idioms are a fun and colorful part of the English language, often used to describe situations beyond just meteorological conditions. How well do you know these common expressions?
Test your knowledge with this weather idioms quiz and check your answers at the end!
Instructions
- This quiz has 15 multiple-choice questions.
- Choose the best meaning for each idiom.
- Check your answers at the end.
- Review the recap for definitions and examples.
Weather Idioms Quiz
Select the best meaning for each idiom.
- “Under the weather” means:
- A) Enjoying sunny days
- B) Hiding from rain
- C) Preparing for a storm
- D) Feeling sick or unwell
- If someone is “on cloud nine,” they are:
- A) Very confused
- B) Flying in an airplane
- C) Extremely happy
- D) Afraid of heights
- “Steal someone’s thunder” means:
- A) Take credit for someone else’s idea
- B) Make a loud noise
- C) Hide during a storm
- D) Predict bad weather
- “Break the ice” means:
- A) Fall on slippery ground
- B) Start a conversation in a tense situation
- C) Melt snow quickly
- D) Freeze water
- “It’s raining cats and dogs” describes:
- A) Heavy rain
- B) A pet adoption event
- C) A strange dream
- D) A sunny day
- “A storm is brewing” suggests:
- A) Trouble is coming
- B) The weather is perfect
- C) A ship is sailing
- D) Someone is cooking
- “Chase rainbows” means:
- A) Enjoy rainy days
- B) Run after colorful lights
- C) Pursue unrealistic dreams
- D) Paint with bright colors
- “Every cloud has a silver lining” means:
- A) Clouds are made of metal
- B) Bad situations have a positive side
- C) The sky is always gray4
- D) Silver is valuable
- “Throw caution to the wind” means:
- A) Act recklessly without worrying
- B) Fly a kite in a storm
- C) Avoid bad weather
- D) Follow the breeze
- “Weather the storm” means:
- A) Watch a thunderstorm
- B) Survive a difficult situation
- C) Sail during rough seas
- D) Hide from lightning
- “Snowed under” means:
- A) Buried in snow
- B) Overwhelmed with work
- C) Skiing downhill
- D) Feeling cold
- “Fair-weather friend” refers to someone who:
- A) Only supports you in good times
- B) Loves sunny days
- C) Is a meteorologist
- D) Hates rain
- “In the eye of the storm” means:
- A) In the center of a tumultuous situation
- B) Watching a hurricane
- C) Afraid of thunder
- D) Flying through clouds
- “A breeze” describes something that is:
- A) Very difficult
- B) Fast-moving
- C) Windy outside
- D) Easy to do
- “Head in the clouds” means:
- A) Flying in an airplane
- B) Looking at the sky
- C) Daydreaming or not paying attention
- D) Feeling lightheaded
Recap: Weather Idioms & Meanings
Here are the expressions that the above weather idioms quiz targets:
| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Under the weather | Feeling sick | “I won’t join; I’m under the weather.” |
| On cloud nine | Extremely happy | “She was on cloud nine after her promotion.” |
| Steal someone’s thunder | Take credit for another’s idea | “He stole my thunder by announcing my news.” |
| Break the ice | Start a conversation | “A joke helped break the ice at the meeting.” |
| Raining cats and dogs | Heavy rain | “We canceled the picnic—it’s raining cats and dogs!” |
| A storm is brewing | Trouble is coming | “The argument suggests a storm is brewing.” |
| Chase rainbows | Pursue unrealistic dreams | “He’s chasing rainbows if he thinks he’ll win the lottery.” |
| Every cloud has a silver lining | Positives in bad situations | “Losing the job led to a better one—silver lining!” |
| Throw caution to the wind | Act recklessly | “She threw caution to the wind and quit her job.” |
| Weather the storm | Survive difficulties | “The company weathered the storm of the recession.” |
| Snowed under | Overwhelmed with work | “I’m snowed under with deadlines this week.” |
| Fair-weather friend | Only supportive in good times | “A real friend sticks around, not a fair-weather one.” |
| In the eye of the storm | Calm during chaos | “She stayed calm, right in the eye of the storm.” |
| A breeze | Very easy | “The exam was a breeze for her.” |
| Head in the clouds | Daydreaming | “He never listens—always has his head in the clouds.” |
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Related Pages
- Idiomatic Expressions In Categories
- Idioms about the Weather
- Seasons and Weather Vocabulary
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