11 // The Weather Flashcards
(about bad weather) approach, come nearer
ROLL IN
As dark storm clouds rolled in from the east, Arthur tried to get home before the rain started.
(about weather) improve, become less cloudy
CLEAR UP
It looks like the weather’s clearing up. We’ll be able to start the game again soon.
become sunnier, less cloudy
BRIGHTEN UP
The weather’s been awful, but it’s finally starting to brighten up.
rain very heavily (informal)
BUCKET DOWN
Chris and Mel had to leave the beach when it started bucketing down.
become less stormy or windy
CALM DOWN
Once the storm had calmed down, Grace checked her house for damage.
become more cloudy
CLOUD OVER
Minutes after Ben had lit the grill, the sky clouded over. He hoped it wouldn’t rain.
rain heavily
POUR DOWN
Don’t go outside yet, Pamela. It’s pouring down.
become less strong or intense
EASE OFF
Oh, thanks Martin. I’ll wait until it eases off a bit.
increase, become stronger
PICK UP
The wind’s picking up. It’s perfect weather for flying a kite.
fade away without serious consequences
BLOW OVER
As soon as the storm had blown over, the hikers left the cave and continued walking.
become cooler
COOL DOWN
Alice likes to sit on the balcony when the weather cools down in the evening.
become less severe
LET UP
After days of bad weather, the rain finally started to let up.
become ice
FREEZE OVER
People go ice-skating when the lake freezes over in the winter.
(about a storm or wind)
become calmer
DIE DOWN
Ella stood in a bus shelter waiting for the wind to die down.
begin
START OFF
Today started off nicely, so we ate our breakfast on the terrace.
