Proverbs And Idioms

noun a misfortune or difficult situation

• The ill-wind of economic downturn has affected many industries.
• I heard there's an ill-wind blowing through the company, so layoffs might be coming.
• When it rains, it pours - that ill-wind just keeps on blowing.
• His negative attitude is like an ill-wind that brings everyone down.

noun a day on which rain falls

adjective describing the day as being characterized by rain

• On a rainy day, it is advisable to carry an umbrella to protect yourself from getting wet.
• I love staying in and watching movies on a rainy day.
• Let's just chill and play video games on this rainy day.
• Sometimes a rainy day can symbolize feelings of sadness or gloom.