idioms involving “rain”

Save for a rainy day

To save money for the future or for an emergency

“Most employees said they weren’t going to spend their year-end bonuses, but save them for a rainy day.”

When it rains, it pours.

When one bad thing happens, other bad things happen too

“Toshio-san lost his job, his girlfriend, and his car keys last week; when it rains, it pours.”

Come rain or shine

To do something regularly, regardless of the weather or other circumstances

“Our company gives bonuses twice a year, come rain or shine.”

Take a rain check

To politely decline an invitation but suggest acceptance at a later date

“Tsuge-san asked if she could take a rain check on the dinner invitation because she had to work late at the office.”

Rainmaker

An employee who brings new business to the company

“Takeyama-san is known as a rainmaker; she has brought in 18 of our 20 new clients.”