| Idioms for May (2022) |
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May is a time of 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. “May the fourth be with you” |
Meaning:
A day (May 4th) that celebrates the popular movie series “Starwars”. In Starwars, the characters often say “may the force be with you.”
Example:
“Today is May fourth. May the fourth be with you.”
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3.“The darling buds of May” |
Meaning:
This phrase is the title of one of Shakespeare’s poems. Nowadays it describes flowers that bloom early.
Example:
“I’m tired of the winter. I can’t wait to see the first darling buds of May”
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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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