07 Jun Snowed Under? Winter Weather Idioms!

Winter has arrived and I’m sure everyone is feeling the chill!

Even though this time of year may not be your favourite season, did you know that the cold weather has inspired many idioms we use every day in business?

Here’s a small sample of some common cold weather idioms:

Snowed under: to have so much to do that you are having trouble doing it all.

My manager has given me so many deadlines to complete before the end of the financial year that I’ll be snowed under until August.

Break the ice: to say or do something to make someone feel at ease and relaxed socially.

Jeff is a wonderful host and always knows the right thing to say to break the ice with guests to make them feel comfortable.

Under the weather: feeling unwell.

I was very sorry to miss the office party, however I was under the weather at the time.

Put on ice: to delay for another time.

Unfortunately, due to budget constraints, the new project has been put on ice until next year.

It never rains but it pours: everything happens at the same time.

I had been job-hunting for two months and nothing had happened. However, it never rains but it pours as last week I received three offers!

Steal my thunder: when someone takes attention away from someone else.

Karen always steals my thunder by claiming my ideas as her own. 

Take a rain check: decline something now but promise to do it later.

I’m afraid I can’t make the meeting next Monday; can we take a rain check?

Heard any other weather-related idioms?  Or any that you would like me to explain?  Share them in the comment box below!