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April showers bring May flowers

April showers bring May flowers proverb: the month of April, traditionally a rainy period, gives way to May, when flowers will bloom because of the water provided to them by the April rains.

Proverb

April showers bring May flowers

  1. The month of April, traditionally a rainy period, gives way to May, when flowers will bloom because of the water provided to them by the April rains.
  2. (broadly, figuratively) A period of discomfort or hardship can provide the basis for a period of happiness and joy.

Questions about April showers bring May flowers

What does April showers bring May flowers mean?
April showers bring May flowers means the month of April, traditionally a rainy period, gives way to May, when flowers will bloom because of the water provided to them by the April rains.
What part of speech is April showers bring May flowers?
April showers bring May flowers is a proverb.

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