PE 9/29 Indian Summer

Indian summer sometimes shows up and takes everyone by surprise.

* take by surprise: to catch unawares; not expect something to happen

ex> The German shepherd took the burglar by surprise and growled at him until the police came.

I had to dig out my shorts and summer dresses from the closet. I thought we were done with the heat. Oh well, one more chance to show off the remainder of my tan.

* dig (something) out: to find something in a closet, attic, desk, or other area in which things can get easily lost

ex> Every year Todd digs out an old Hawaiian shirt and Panama hat for his “End-of-Summer Party.”

cf> “Dig in” means to start earing.

ex> Dinner is ready. Let’s dig in.

Well, the early Native Americans found it pretty useful. Especially if they had a really big crop to harvest – it gave them a window of opportunity to complete it.

* window of opportunity: a small period of time in which something can be done

ex> When the stock market opened for the day, there was a small window of opportunity to get the new tech stock at a low price.

Well, with climate change, I wouldn't be surprised if the seasons got completely turned upside down. It would just be a sign of the times.

* sign of the times: an event that is indicative of current trends

ex> The number of children begging on the streets in the richest countries on earth is a sign of the times about economic inequality.

Is that… snow?! Wow, there really is no rhyme or reason to this weather anymore.

* no rhyme or reason: inexplicable; irrational

ex> The speed limit on this road changes every mile or so with no rhyme or reason to it.