Question 1 of 15
What does 'raining cats and dogs' mean?
Why: Very heavy rain. Origin uncertain — possibly medieval drainage myths.
Question 2 of 15
What does 'right as rain' mean?
Why: Everything is fine.
Question 3 of 15
'Storm in a teacup' means?
Why: Making a fuss about nothing.
Question 4 of 15
'Under the weather' means?
Why: Slightly ill. Nautical origin — sick sailors went below decks.
Question 5 of 15
'Every cloud has a silver lining' means?
Why: There's something positive in every bad situation.
Question 6 of 15
'Come hell or high water' means?
Why: No matter what obstacles arise.
Question 7 of 15
What does 'take by storm' mean?
Why: Take rapidly and successfully.
Question 8 of 15
'Snowed under' means?
Why: Buried in tasks.
Question 9 of 15
'Fair-weather friend' means?
Why: Someone who's only there when things are easy.
Question 10 of 15
'Chase rainbows' means?
Why: Chase something unattainable.
Question 11 of 15
'Break the ice' means?
Why: Initiate a conversation. Nautical — ships breaking through ice to open trade.
Question 12 of 15
'Calm before the storm' means?
Why: A period of quiet before something intense.
Question 13 of 15
'Blowing hot and cold' means?
Why: Being changeable in opinion.
Question 14 of 15
'Weather the storm' means?
Why: Get through a difficult situation.
Question 15 of 15
'A ray of sunshine' means?
Why: Both a cheerful person and good news.