Reference : Sayings : A : All clouds bring not rain

All clouds bring not rain

Possible interpretation: We can rephrase this: "Not every cloud brings rain." And that's true. Sometimes there are many clouds in the sky, but it doesn't rain. Don't judge things by appearances.

Note: cloud (noun) = visible mass of water vapour high in the sky (usually white or grey in colour) | rain (noun) = water that falls from clouds in the sky

Quick Quiz:

If we say "all clouds bring not rain" we suggest that

the clouds in the sky may be snow clouds
it is not going to rain today
what looks like one thing may turn out to be another

Discuss: All clouds bring not rain

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