This idiom is used to describe a situation in which you are forced to accept any solution whether you like or not.

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1 Meaning of any port in a storm any port in a storm This idiom is used to describe a situation in which you are forced to accept any solution whether you like or not. I accepted the job although it was below my expectations. Any port in a storm, you know! Meaning of blue-sky thinking blue-sky thinking This refers to thinking that is unrealistic. This phrase may also refer to creative ideas that diverge from current beliefs or ideas. Blue-sky thinking has long been denigrated, and because of the economic recession, such fanciful thinking may even be considered downright irresponsible.

2 Meaning of bolt from the blue bolt from the blue This refers to a complete surprise; something totally unexpected. In this phrase there is an allusion to a stroke of lightning from a clear blue sky. The news that they are getting a divorce was a bolt from the blue. Meaning of chase rainbows chase rainbows This idiom is used when someone tries to pursue unrealistic or fanciful goals, things that are impossible. He thought he could convince the boss to appoint him as the new manager, but in fact he was chasing rainbows.

3 Meaning of cloud nine cloud nine This idiom is used to mean that you are in a state of extreme happiness. He was on cloud nine after he passed the exam. Meaning of come rain or shine come rain or shine (Also rain or shine) Regardless of the weather or circumstances. Don't worry! I'll be on time come rain or shine.

4 Meaning of every cloud has a silver lining every cloud has a silver lining This expression is used to say that there is always something good even in an unpleasant, difficult or even painful situation. The origin of this expression is most likely traced to John Milton's "Comus" (1634) with the lines, Was I deceiv'd, or did a sable cloud Turn forth her silver lining on the night? You should never feel hopeless. Every cloud has a silver lining, you know Meaning of have a face like thunder have a face like thunder This idiom is used to describe a person who is angry or upset about something. She had a face like thunder when she discovered the truth.

5 Meaning of in a fog in a fog (Also in a haze.) This idiom is used when someone is confused, dazed, disoriented. After he heard the bad news, he was in a fog for a moment. Meaning of in the cold light of day in the cold light of day This idiom is used when you see things objectively, clearly and calmly, without the emotions you had at the time they occurred. Later, in the cold light of day, John realized his mistake. But it was too late; the harm was done.

6 Meaning of it never rains but it pours it never rains but it pours This expression is used to mean that things do not just happen occasionally, but all all at the same time. I woke up late, missed the bus and when I arrived to work I realized I lost my purse. It never rains but it pours. Meaning of lovely weather for ducks lovely weather for ducks Rainy weather. A: What's the weather like there? B: It's a lovely weather for ducks.

7 Meaning of right as rain right as rain This idiom is used to mean that everything is perfectly fine; all right 1. Take these medicines and soon, you'll be right as rain. 2. She had had a lot of problem with her parents. But as soon as she got married, everything was right as rain for her. Meaning of under a cloud under a cloud This idiom is used to describe someone who is suspected of having done something wrong. After the murder of the old lady, everyone living in the house was under a cloud.

8 Meaning of under the weather under the weather Somewhat ill or gloomy. A: How have you been? B: I've been under the weather. But it's OK now. Meaning of weather permitting weather permitting If the weather is fine. Weather permitting, we will be able to go on a picnic tomorrow.

9 Meaning of weather the storm weather the storm To experience a very difficult situation and survive it. They lost everything they had, but somehow they weathered the storm.