1) Students complete with the Italian word
General Weather Conditions:
- Cold weather
- Hot weather
- Mild weather
- Rainy weather
- Dry weather
- Wet weather
- Stormy weather
- Foggy weather
- Windy weather
- Humid weather
- Freezing cold
- Blistering heat
Rain and Snow:
- Heavy rain
- Light rain
- Drizzle
- Torrential rain
- Rain showers
- Snow showers
- Flurries of snow
- Snowstorm
- Sleet
- Hailstones
- Patches of fog
- Thunderstorms
- Drenching rain
Wind:
- Strong winds
- Light breeze
- Gale-force winds
- Gusty winds
- Whistling wind
- Blustery winds
1. A storm in a teacup___________________________________________________________
2. Under the weather___________________________________________________________
3. Save for a rainy day___________________________________________________________
4. Every cloud has a silver lining________________________________________________________
5. The calm before the storm___________________________________________________________
6. Come rain or shine___________________________________________________________
7. It’s raining cats and dogs___________________________________________________________
8. A fair-weather friend___________________________________________________________
9. Chasing rainbows___________________________________________________________
10. Put something on ice___________________________________________________________
11. Weather the storm___________________________________________________________
12. Steal someone’s thunder___________________________________________________________
13. In the eye of the storm___________________________________________________________
14. A snowball effect___________________________________________________________
15. The tip of the iceberg___________________________________________________________
Meaning: A small problem or argument that is made out to be much bigger than it actually is
Example: "Don’t worry about that argument with John. It’s just a storm in a teacup."
2.
- Meaning: Feeling ill or unwell.
- Example: "I think I’ll stay home today. I’m feeling a bit under the weather."
3.
- Meaning: Every difficult or unpleasant situation has a positive side or potential for improvement.
- Example: "I know you lost your job, but every cloud has a silver lining—you’ll find something better soon."
4.
- Meaning: A period of peace or quiet before a major event or difficulty occurs.
- Example: "The office was really quiet this morning—it's just the calm before the storm of deadlines next week."
5.
- Meaning: No matter what happens, regardless of the weather or circumstances.
- Example: "I’ll be there at 3 PM, come rain or shine."
6.
- Meaning: It’s raining very heavily.
- Example: "I was planning to go for a walk, but it’s raining cats and dogs outside."
7.
- Meaning: A person who is only your friend when things are going well but is not around during difficult times.
- Example: "Don’t rely on Tom—he’s a fair-weather friend. He disappears when things get tough."
8.
- Meaning: Pursuing something that is impossible or unlikely to happen.
- Example: "I think you’re just chasing rainbows by trying to get that contract—it’s unrealistic."
9.
- Meaning: To delay or postpone something.
- Example: "We had to put the project on ice until we get more funding."
10.
- Meaning: To survive a difficult or challenging situation.
- Example: "We lost a lot of customers during the recession, but we managed to weather the storm."
11.
- Meaning: A small, visible part of a much larger problem or situation.
- Example: "The issues with the new software are just the tip of the iceberg; there are many more problems to fix."
12.
- Meaning: To take attention or credit away from someone’s achievement.
- Example: "She announced her promotion at the meeting, but John stole her thunder by announcing his resignation right after."
13.
- Meaning: To be at the center of a difficult or chaotic situation.
- Example: "She was in the eye of the storm during the argument between the two team members, trying to keep the peace."
14.
- Meaning: A situation that starts small but grows bigger and more serious over time.
- Example: "The issue with the software bug had a snowball effect, and now the entire system is down."
- Meaning: To keep money or resources for a time when you might need them in the future, especially in case of emergencies.
- Example: "I try to save a little bit every month for a rainy day, just in case something unexpected happens."
