There are a number of expressions with ‘rain’ in English.
Match the idioms to these definitions:
1 as right as rain
2 come in out of the rain
3 come rain or shine
4 take a rain check
5 it never rains but it pours
6 rain on one’s parade
__ spoil someone’s plans; spoil someone’s pleasure or celebrations
__ wake up to reality
__ whatever happens; no matter what the circumstances
__ when one bad thing happens, a lot of other bad things also happen
__ perfectly fine
__ decline an invitation now, with the intention to take it up later
Complete these sentences with the idioms:
1 “Do you want to come to the pub with us?” “I think I will ______________________. Maybe
next week.”
2 I’m sorry to ______________________, but you’re not allowed to have alcohol on the premises.
3 “I lost my wallet yesterday and today I can’t find my car keys.” “It _______________________.”
4 You need to ___________________________ and accept that this project is not going to work.
5 “Have you recovered from your cold?” “Yes, I am _____________________________ now.”
6 I promise I will be there to help. ________________________ I won’t let you down.
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