Topic: Weather Flashcards
(26 cards)
under the weather
It means feeling ill or unwell.
( cảm thấy không khoẻ, ốm)
True or False: ‘Break the ice’ refers to a weather phenomenon.
False
Fill in the blank: To ‘weather the storm’ means to ______.
endure a difficult situation
What is the meaning of the idiom ‘every cloud has a silver lining’?
It means there is something good in every bad situation.
Multiple choice: What does ‘chasing rainbows’ mean? A) Pursuing unrealistic goals B) Enjoying a pleasant day C) Finding treasure
A) Pursuing unrealistic goals
What does the idiom ‘storm in a teacup’ refer to?
It refers to an exaggerated response to a minor issue.
True or False: The phrase ‘lightning never strikes twice’ suggests that bad luck happens repeatedly.
False
Fill in the blank: To ‘take a rain check’ means to ______.
postpone a plan or invitation
What is the meaning of ‘to steal someone’s thunder’?
To take credit for someone else’s idea or to upstage them.
Multiple choice: Which idiom means to be overly optimistic? A) Walking on sunshine B) In the eye of the storm C) A breath of fresh air
A) Walking on sunshine
What does ‘a fair-weather friend’ mean?
A friend who is only around in good times.
True or False: ‘Rain on someone’s parade’ means to spoil someone’s fun.
True
Fill in the blank: ‘To make hay while the sun shines’ means to ______.
take advantage of favorable conditions
What is the meaning of the idiom ‘throw caution to the wind’?
To act recklessly or without regard for risks.
Multiple choice: What does ‘to be snowed under’ mean? A) To be very busy B) To be cold C) To be lost
A) To be very busy
What does ‘when it rains, it pours’ imply?
Bad things often happen all at once.
True or False: ‘To have a sunny disposition’ means to be cheerful.
True
Fill in the blank: ‘To take a turn for the worse’ refers to ______.
a situation becoming more negative
What does ‘to have one’s head in the clouds’ mean?
To be daydreaming or not paying attention to reality.
Multiple choice: Which idiom means to be in a difficult situation? A) To be on cloud nine B) To be in hot water C) To be in the clear
B) To be in hot water
What does ‘to rain cats and dogs’ mean?
To rain very heavily.
True or False: ‘To have a cloud hanging over you’ suggests feeling happy.
False
Fill in the blank: ‘To be on cloud nine’ means to be ______.
extremely happy
What is the meaning of ‘a storm brewing’?
An impending trouble or conflict.
