07/05/2026
If there’s one thing we love to talk about in the UK, it’s definitely the weather! ☔️☀️
British weather can change in a heartbeat, which is why we have so many fun idioms to describe it. Have you ever heard the phrase "Rain or shine"?
It means that something will happen no matter what the weather is like. For example: "At Leeds Language College, our students are ready to learn, rain or shine!"
Here are a few more favorites to help you sound like a local:
👉 "Right as rain" – feeling healthy or that something is perfectly fine.
👉 "Lovely weather for ducks" – a funny way to say it’s raining very hard!
👉 "A bit under the weather" – feeling a little bit unwell.
Whether it's a sunny day on Briggate or a rainy afternoon near the station, there’s always a great reason to practice your English here in the heart of the city.
What’s the weather like where you are today? Tell us in the comments! 👇