A cloud hangs over (someone or something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "a cloud hangs over (someone or something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Rachel Chau calendar 2021-08-05 08:08

Meaning of A cloud hangs over (someone or something)

A cloud hangs over (someone or something) phrase

Someone or something is in a state of suspicion, negativity, or uncertainty, usually because something else bad happened before.

A black cloud hangs over him after he got rejected from his dream college.

Three years on from her death, he still has a cloud of sadness hanging over him.

A cloud hangs over the harvest this year because of the pandemic.

Other phrases about:

To lower the boom (on someone or something)

To punish someone or something harshly 

you can't unring a bell

Once something has been done, you can do nothing but face the consequences.

to ask for trouble
to behave in a way that is likely to incur problems or difficulties
ask for trouble

Act in a way that is likely to cause problems for you

Grammar and Usage of A cloud hangs over (someone or something)

Origin of A cloud hangs over (someone or something)

The origin of this expression is not clear.

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Candy is Dandy but Liquor is Quicker
Candy is a good thing to offer someone to get them to do something, but liquor will work more quickly when  convincing someone to do something.
Example: .

Daughter: So I really want all my friends to have a great time. I was thinking it would be a good idea to have some candy out on the tables for people to snack on.

Mother: Well, if you want them to really enjoy themselves, candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.

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