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“weather”
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Weather the storm
Meaning To survive a difficult period, crisis, or controversy without lasting damage; to keep operating despite serious problems. Very common in business and political journalism about scandals, downturns, and…
Also known as ride out the storm · weather a storm · weathering the storm
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Cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey
Meaning … cold. The headphrase contains a vulgar anatomical joke. 'Brass monkey weather' is the neutral alternative. Regional use: United Kingdom and other English varieties; the shortened form is especially British…
Also known as Brass monkey weather · Cold enough to freeze the tail off a brass monkey · Cold enough to freeze the toes off a brass monkey