April showers bring May flowers (Proverb)

APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS

• This proverb can be both literally and metaphorically true.

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Meaning: Difficulties can lead to happiness and joy.

• In parts of the world, spring rains--in April--are followed by the blooming of flowers.

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Mini-Dialogue: Mary comes in, closing her umbrella and wiping her face.

   Vic: Hi, Mary. Don't you just love this weather?
   Mary: What do you mean?! It's raining hard!
   Vic: Yeah, but "April showers bring May flowers."
   Mary: I've heard that before. Is it true?
   Vic: In some places, yes. But it can also just mean that sometimes trouble can result in something good.
   Mary: Well, I hope something good comes from this rain. I'm soaked!

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Question: When would you use this proverb?

   A. When it's sunny outside.
   B. When the farmers need rain.
   C. When a friend is having trouble.

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ANSWER: C

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