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Explaining "April showers bring forth May flowers"
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Lloyd Cooper 04/03/2025, 08:37
Lloyd Cooper 04/03/2025, 08:37English.me team member
What does it mean?
The phrase "April showers bring forth May flowers" means that periods of difficulty or discomfort can lead to better times and positive outcomes. Just as the rain in April leads to the blooming flowers in May, challenging times can result in something good.
Tone
Optimistic and hopeful.
Origin
This proverb originates from England, where April is typically a rainy month. It has been used since at least the early 17th century to convey that adversity can lead to joy.
Examples of usage
- Even though you're facing tough exams now, remember that April showers bring forth May flowers.
- She believed that April showers bring forth May flowers, so she remained positive during the hard times.
- The company's slow start didn't worry the CEO, as he knew that April showers bring forth May flowers.
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