A (real) toad-strangler In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "a (real) toad-strangler", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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2021-07-26 11:07

A (real) toad-strangler American singular noun informal

Used to implly a very heavy rain

It's dangerous to drive in a toad- strangler.

We can't go on a picnic today because it's a real toad-strangler out there.

Lovely Weather for Ducks

Rainy, wet weather

the heavens opened

If the heavens open, it starts to rain heavily.

It's not the heat, it's the humidity

Used to mean that it is the high humidity that makes a person uncomfortable rather than the degree of heat

(as) hot as the dickens

Intensely hot and irritated

Queen's weather

Wonderful weather, particularly on a day when an outdoor event is scheduled

The origin of this expression is not clear.

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let your heart rule your head

To do domething based on your emotions rather than for rational reasons

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I can't believe that Tom beat his classmate. He's always the one who let his heart rule his head.

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