Understanding Idioms and Expressions

Jenna wasn't feeling well, so she stayed home from work.

• Break the ice

• Under the weather

• Snowed under

• Come rain or shine

It's not a big deal! You're making a huge drama out of nothing.

• A storm in a teacup

• Raining cats and dogs

• Steal someone's thunder

• Chasing rainbows

I had so much homework this week that I couldn't even go out.

• Come rain or shine

• Under the weather

• Snowed under

• Throw caution to the wind

She told a joke at the start of the meeting so everyone would feel more relaxed.

• Steal someone's thunder

• Break the ice

• Chasing rainbows

• A storm in a teacup

I'm still going to the gym tomorrow, even if it rains.

• Every cloud has a silver lining

• Under the weather

• Come rain or shine

• Snowed under

I know losing your job feels terrible, but maybe something better is coming.

• Throw caution to the wind

• Break the ice

• Every cloud has a silver lining

• Chasing rainbows

When he saw the opportunity, he didn't think twice-he took the risk.

• Steal someone's thunder

• Throw caution to the wind

• Snowed under

• A storm in a teacup

You think you can be a millionaire by next month? Stop ____!

• Chasing rainbows

• Breaking the ice

• Throwing caution to the wind

• Snowing under

I announced my new book, and then he jumped in and talked about his TV deal.

• Come rain or shine

• Steal my thunder

• Chasing rainbows

• A storm in a teacup

We canceled the picnic because it was raining heavily.

• Raining cats and dogs

• Under the weather

• Every cloud has a silver lining

• Snowed under