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Rachel Chau
2021-08-05 08:08
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.
To punish someone or something harshly
Once something has been done, you can do nothing but face the consequences.
White lie
Act in a way that is likely to cause problems for you
The origin of this expression is not clear.
Do you see anything wrong?
Said when you are frightened to do something again because you had an unpleasant experience doing it the first time
After being cheated by her husband, Jane loses her belief on marriage and doesn't want to start any new relationship - a scalded dog fears cold water.
