“Break the ice”

1) A smile and a ‘Bonjour’ was usually sufficient to break the ice in any conversation.
2) He had to break the ice before she would really engage in a conversation.

“Have your head in the clouds”

1) He can’t continue going around with his head in the clouds; he must be realistic about his
problems.

2) You’ve been wandering around with your head in the clouds for almost a month, you look like
you’re sleepwalking most of the time.

“A rainbow chase”

1) He thinks that buying the lottery will make him win some time, but I know it’s just a rainbow
chase.

2) They’re giving their marriage another shot, though it’s probably just a rainbow chase.

“Under the weather”

1) I didn’t go to the gym yesterday because I was a little under the weather.

2) I feel sick, have a painful headache and feel a bit under the weather, but I know that if I push
myself and get out of bed I will feel better.

“On cloud nine”

1) Ben was on cloud nine whenever she was around.

2) They’ve just had a baby, so they’re on cloud nine all day long.

“Come rain or shine”

1) I’ll always be there for you, come rain or shine.

2) John goes jogging every single day, come rain or shine.

“Rain cats and dogs”

1) I was going to go shopping, but it suddenly started raining cats and dogs, so I stayed home.

2) Spring is weird: some days it’s sunny while others it can be raining cats and dogs.

“To save up for a rainy day”

1) Once you have the basic home comforts, it’s important to save up for a rainy day.
2) Everyone needs money in the bank saved up for a rainy day.