rain lets up

Frequency: 7.09.5 per million words

used when precipitation stops or becomes less intense

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Examples (20)

  • We can go outside once the rain lets up a bit.
  • The rain didn't let up all day.
  • The forecast says the rain will let up by noon.
  • We waited patiently for the rain to let up before leaving.
  • Don't worry, the heavy rain is bound to let up soon.
  • If the rain doesn't let up soon, the game will be cancelled.
  • After an hour of downpour, the rain finally let up.
  • They hoped the heavy rain would let up by afternoon.
  • If the rain doesn't let up, we'll have to cancel the picnic.
  • The children were eager for the rain to let up so they could play outside.
  • The farmers hoped the rain would let up so they could harvest.
  • Despite the forecast, the rain refused to let up for hours.
  • It felt like the rain would never let up, but it eventually did.
  • By midnight, the incessant rain had finally let up.
  • Despite the continuous downpour, the rain showed no signs of letting up.
  • We decided to stay indoors until the rain lets up a little.
  • They waited patiently for the rain to let up before continuing their journey.
  • Even after an hour, the torrential rain showed no sign of letting up.
  • Even a light rain can feel relentless if it doesn't let up.
  • She watched from the window, wishing the rain would just let up.