Nature & Weather Idioms

Describing Life with the Elements

Sections
Introduction

1. Definition & Core Meaning

Nature idioms use the environment as a metaphor for human experiences.

Key Idioms:

  1. Under the weather: Feeling sick.
  2. Clear as a bell: Very easy to understand.
  3. The tip of the iceberg: Only a small part of a much bigger problem.
  4. Cloud nine: Extremely happy.
  5. Down to earth: Practical and realistic.