Meaning of fool's spring | Babel Free

Definitions

A period of warm weather in early spring before a cold snap.

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Examples

“"It may be spring and then again it may not be," is the Rocky mountain weather man's reply to questions whether it's a "fool's spring" or the real thing that has invaded the mountain country.”

“{...} the days were longer now, lots of bright light, even though it was still just fool's spring and we had had snow just the other week.”

“Northern Ohio is in the midst of what humorous folks on social media call Fool's Spring, which will be followed by Second Winter.”

“A spell of warm weather in March or April immediately followed by a cold snap is often called a "fool's spring".”

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