"That wind would cut corn"A rural saying meaning that the wind is so cold and biting that it's almost sharp enough, like a knife or scythe, to cut through corn.placeholder image
"That wind would cut corn"A rural saying meaning that the wind is so cold and biting that it's almost sharp enough, like a knife or scythe, to cut through corn.

Northern Ireland weather watching: 10 strange sayings we love to say about the weather

By The Newsroom
Published 23rd May 2024, 10:48 GMT
Updated 27th May 2024, 17:56 GMT

It seems that on many days recently we have had four seasons in one day so it’s hard to believe that June is just around the corner.

Looking at our recent video from a stormy Portrush, the old weather warning sprung to mind: Don’t cast a clout ‘til May is out!

But what does it actually mean? This got us thinking...what other strange weather sayings do we have?

Let’s be honest, talking about the weather is one of our favourite topics of conversation!

Here’s a few of our sayings to think about…

'You're not sugar, you won't melt'...A favourite of mums urging their children outside to play, despite their protests about a little rain. The saying is apparently Dutch in origin and means that, while you will get wet by going outside in the rain, you are not like sugar which would melt in the rain.

9. YOU'RE NOT SUGAR, YOU WON'T MELT

'You're not sugar, you won't melt'...A favourite of mums urging their children outside to play, despite their protests about a little rain. The saying is apparently Dutch in origin and means that, while you will get wet by going outside in the rain, you are not like sugar which would melt in the rain. Photo: PIXABAY

That's a dirty looking sky...this phrase has nothing whatsoever to do with cleanliness but refers to a dark, brooding sky whose grey and black tones suggest incoming bad weather.

10. THAT'S A DIRTY LOOKING SKY

That's a dirty looking sky...this phrase has nothing whatsoever to do with cleanliness but refers to a dark, brooding sky whose grey and black tones suggest incoming bad weather. Photo: PIXABAY

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