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Explaining "April showers bring forth May flowers"

Reviewed and edited by Lloyd Cooper 04/03/2025, 08:37
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What does it mean?

April showers bring forth May flowers

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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