Imagine every storm you’ve faced—not rain, but life’s tiny (or towering) troubles. Now picture someone wise, perhaps with a cup of tea, telling you, “It will soon blow over.” Really, doesn’t that feel just a tad better? Inspired by gales mellowing out and controversies careening to calm, this idiom emphasizes the fleeting nature of chaos and scandal. And who wouldn’t want to believe in the temporariness of turmoil?
Let’s venture into similar terms and a smorgasbord of delightful proverbs and idioms about weathering storms:
Synonyms & Related Terms
- This too shall pass
- Time heals all wounds
- Calm after the storm
- Every cloud has a silver lining
- Patience is a virtue
OPPOSITES
- Riding the storm
- Under a cloud
- Weathering the storm
- Out of the frying pan into the fire (oh, dear!)
Wisdom-filled Quotes & Proverbs
- “After the storm, the sun will shine; this is life, so don’t be dismayed by problems.” — Debasish Mridha
- “Storms make trees take deeper roots.” — Dolly Parton
- “Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise.” — Victor Hugo
Literature & Books
- “The Tempest” by William Shakespeare – Who can forget that every tempest has its end?
- “Gone with the Wind” by Margaret Mitchell – This too shall indeed pass, sweeter or sadder with time.
- “A Bend in the Road” by Nicholas Sparks – Where finding calm is interlaced with romance.
Songs
- “Here Comes the Sun” by The Beatles – The anthem of weathering storms and looking to sunny days.
- “I Can See Clearly Now” by Johnny Nash – It’s so clear—the storm is gone.
Movies
- Forrest Gump – Life gives us countless storms, yet, we eventually continue to run.
- The Pursuit of Happyness – The movie assures us every hard time blows over.
Intriguing & Engaging Quizzy Terrifics!
### Which phrase means the same as "It will soon blow over"?
- [x] This too shall pass
- [ ] It's raining men
- [ ] Happy as a clam
- [ ] Fit as a fiddle
> **Explanation:** "This too shall pass" communicates the same comforting idea that present troubles are temporary.
### What is NOT an idiom related to the passage of tough times?
- [ ] Time heals all wounds
- [ ] Every rose has its thorn
- [x] Dancing in chocolate fountains
- [ ] Every cloud has a silver lining
> **Explanation:** "Dancing in chocolate fountains" is too fantastical to be a known idiom, but it sure paints a picture!
### True or False: "Out of the frying pan into the fire" means the same as "It will soon blow over"
- [ ] True
- [x] False
> **Explanation:** Quite the contrary, "Out of the frying pan into the fire" implies going from one trouble to another, whereas "It will soon blow over" soothes us with the idea of problem resolution.
And so I bid you farewell with wisdom for the seasons of struggle:
“Even the mighty tempest will peter out, making way for the sunrise. Hold on a little longer, for peace awaits on the horizon.”
– Aiden Adage
