Meaning of stormy weather | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Used to describe a period of troubles and difficulties, especially in terms of relationships.
   idiomatic, uncountable
2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: stormy weather.
   uncountable

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Examples

“But so far the unbounded effrontery of Joseph has pulled him through. However, he has now struck stormy weather, and is likely to have⟳ a short and tempestuous passage as Prime Minister.”

“"Never dreamed you two had struck stormy weather, though - what's the trouble⟳?"”

“For if you cannot laugh⟳ together, / Look⟳ out! You're in for stormy weather.”

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