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Meaning of stormy weather | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

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

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.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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