Complaining About Bad Weather
People express their frustration or disappointment about unfavorable weather conditions, such as continuous rain, extreme heat, or cold.
Dialogue
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Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
relentless
Means something that doesn't stop or let up, like non-stop rain. Use it to describe ongoing bad weather: 'The heat is relentless.'
pouring
Describes heavy rain falling heavily. It's a common way to say it's raining a lot: 'It's pouring outside, take an umbrella.'
straight
Used with time to mean continuously without a break, like 'three days straight.' It's casual for everyday talk about duration.
ages
An informal way to say a very long time, often exaggerated. Say 'I haven't seen you in ages' to mean it's been a while.
piling up
Means things are accumulating or building up, like dirty laundry. Use it for tasks or items that are increasing: 'My emails are piling up.'
drenched
Means completely soaked with water, like from rain. It's useful for complaining: 'I got drenched on my way home.'
forecast
The weather report predicting future conditions. Check the forecast before planning: 'What's the forecast for tomorrow?'
dampening
Means making something less enthusiastic or happy, like bad weather affecting mood. It's idiomatic: 'This news is dampening my excitement.'
miserable
Describes very unpleasant or unhappy feelings, often from weather. Use it to express discomfort: 'The cold makes me feel miserable.'
clear up
For weather, means the rain or clouds stop and it becomes sunny. It's practical: 'I hope it clears up this afternoon.'
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Ugh, this rain is relentless!
This is an exclamation to show frustration. 'Ugh' is an informal sound of annoyance, and 'relentless' emphasizes non-stop action. Use it to start complaining about something ongoing, like bad weather, in casual chats.
It's been pouring for three days straight.
This describes continuous heavy rain using present perfect continuous tense ('has been pouring') for duration up to now. 'Straight' means without interruption. Useful for talking about recent weather patterns with friends.
Tell me about it!
An idiomatic response meaning 'I completely agree' or 'I feel the same.' It's a quick way to show empathy in conversations. Use it when someone complains and you share the feeling, very common in informal English.
I haven't seen the sun in ages.
Present perfect tense ('haven't seen') for experiences from past to now. 'In ages' means a long time. This sentence expresses disappointment about missing good weather; use it to complain casually.
I just want to go for a walk without getting drenched.
Simple present ('want') for desires, with infinitive 'to go.' 'Without getting' is a gerund phrase showing condition. It's useful for expressing wishes affected by weather, highlighting frustration.
The forecast says more rain all week.
'Says' in present tense for current information. This reports future predictions. Practical for discussing plans; use it to warn others about upcoming bad weather.
It's really dampening my spirits.
Idiomatic expression where 'dampening spirits' means lowering mood. Present continuous ('is dampening') for ongoing effect. Use this to explain how weather affects emotions in conversations.
I know, right?
A casual agreement tag question, like 'I agree, don't I?' It's very common in spoken English to confirm shared feelings. Use it to bond during complaints, especially with friends.
I can't wait for this to clear up.
'Can't wait' expresses strong impatience for something positive. Infinitive 'to clear up' as the hoped-for event. Useful for showing hope after complaining about weather.