Stormy weather

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Used to describe a period of troubles and difficulties, especially in terms of relationships. idiomatic, uncountable

    "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."

  2. 2
    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: stormy weather. uncountable

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bad timesbustcalm weathercat-and-dog weatherclimateclime

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"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."

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