rainy day
The term "rainy day" can describe both literal and metaphorical situations, ranging from actual weather conditions to times of difficulty or need.
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Definition
A2Weather
A day characterized by rain, often continuously or heavily.
Example
- We decided to stay indoors because it was a rainy day.
B2Financial Planning
(idiom)A metaphor for a future time when resources, especially money, will be needed due to unexpected events or difficulties.
Example
- She always saves a portion of her salary for a rainy day.
B2General
(idiom)A metaphor for a period of trouble, difficulty, or hardship.
Example
- He kept the gift for a rainy day when he might need cheering up.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "rainy day":
rain showersnow daystormy weathergolden rainrain danceblack rainthe daygood day