how's the weather
The phrase "how's the weather" is commonly used to inquire about current atmospheric conditions or as a way to initiate small talk.
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Definition
A2General Conversation
(informal)A casual question asking about current atmospheric conditions, such as temperature or precipitation.
Example
- "How's the weather?" "It's sunny and warm today."
B1Social Interaction
(idiomatic, informal)A phrase used to change the subject to something less significant, often to initiate small talk.
Example
- After a long silence, he asked, "How's the weather?" to break the tension.
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