Common sayings used metaphorically are popular in the English language — and are often used all over the world. There’s “break a leg,” “the cat’s out of the bag” — and so many others, often with interesting histories. Why do people use
Britain looks set to bask in temperatures of around 20C next week ahead of the early May bank holiday. Areas north of Newcastle, particularly the east coast of Scotland will receive the coldest temperatures, with potential for scattered showers across the UK
When on earth is it going to start warming up? That’s the burning question on the lips of Brits the length and breadth of the country. And thankfully for many of us, there’s some hope of warmer temperatures on the horizon as
Hot weather conditions are set to hit the UK as new weather maps show temperatures skyrocketing to 24C in the coming days. Maps from WXCharts show that a “mini-heatwave” will cover the country – making Britain hotter than Menorca in Spain. Temperatures are
The UK is bracing for 72 hours of non-stop snow and torrential rain as the freezing weather continues to grip the nation. WXCharts has forecast the wintery weather to hit Britain next weekend (May 5 to 7), bringing with it low temperatures
Britons should see temperatures climb throughout May before basking in “scorching hot” weather, according to one weather expert. The country is set to see temperatures surpass 20C in the first and second week of May. A weather map from Netweather for Wednesday,
We’re all too used to complaining about the weather in Britain. Britain’s position between cold polar air in the north and warmer tropical air in the south which push against each other creates a seriously unpredictable environment. Almost as unpredictable is how
The weather maps are turning purple with some areas of Britain to be blasted with 24 hours of snow. WXCharts has forecast a band of snow to hit the UK next weekend, May 4 and 5, bringing with it wind and low
Britain will be blasted by a 23C Iberian plume as the latest weather maps have turned red. Maps from WXCharts show a plume of hot air moving toward the UK during the second week of May with temperature levels rising to double
Brits might have to put away their suncream and cocktails almost as soon as they’ve got them out this spring, as a blast of cold air looks set to send temperatures tumbling to just 4C straight after a ‘mini heatwave’. Optimistic-minded people