stormy weather

English

Noun

stormy weather (uncountable)

  1. (idiomatic, uncountable) Used to describe a period of troubles and difficulties, especially in terms of relationships
    Antonyms: plain sailing, smooth sailing
    • 1913 October 3, The Westralian Worker, Perth, page 7, column 3:
      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.
    • 1936, F.J. Thwaites, chapter XIV, in The Redemption, Sydney: H. John Edwards, published 1940, page 149:
      "Never dreamed you two had struck stormy weather, though - what's the trouble?"
    • 1939 July 29, The Argus, Melbourne, page 16, column 3:
      For if you cannot laugh together, / Look out! You're in for stormy weather.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: stormy weather.
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