| Idioms for May |
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May is a time or changing seasons. Here are some idioms relating to the month and weather:
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1. “Come rain or shine” |
Meaning:
No matter what happens, you will do it anyway.
Example:
“I will go to Evan’s birthday come rain or shine.”
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2. “April showers bring May flowers” |
Meaning:
Bad times can lead to good times. Lot's of rain in April helps flowers to grow in May.
Example:
“I hate how much it has rained recently.”
“Oh well, April showers bring May flowers”.”
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3.“Devil-may-care” |
Meaning:
A person shows very little feelings towards taking risks or consequences.
Example:
“He has a very devil-may-care attitude which I am concerned about.”
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4. “Gather your rosebuds while you may” |
Meaning:
Enjoy yourself whilst you can before you are too old and/or lose the opportunity.
Example:
“Gather your rosebuds while you may. Should travel now before you are too old or responsibilities tie you down in the future.”
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5. “Every grey cloud has a silver lining” |
Meaning:
Every bad situation has a positive.
Example:
“Don’t be sad, think of the positives. Every cloud has a silver lining.”
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