April showers bring May flowers »
April, traditionally a rainy period, gives way to May, when flowers will bloom because of the water provided to them by the April rains.By extension, that a period of discomfort can provide the basis for a period of happiness.
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as long as »
While; for some period of time.
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baby blues »
Period and feeling of depressiveness after giving birth; a less severe form of postnatal depression.
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bankers' hours »
The period between 10am and 3pm.
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be there for »
To be available to provide comfort and support for someone, especially in a period of difficulty.
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blink of an eye »
A very short period of time; quickly.
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close up »
To shut a building or a business for a period of time.
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cold snap »
A period of exceptionally cold weather.
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collect dust »
To remain untouched and unused for a long period of time.
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come on »
To get one's period, start menstruating.
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day and age »
A time period of years or more.
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down on one's luck »
Unlucky or undergoing a period of bad luck, especially with respect to financial matters.
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drink off »
To drink the entirety of in a short period; originally and especially, in a single gulp.
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end of the line »
Final cessation or discontinuance of a process, institution, or person, especially one which has existed for a considerable period of time; death.
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flog a dead horse »
To attempt to get extra work out of a ship's crew during the dead horse period.
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