Explore English traditional proverbsReviewed 2026-10-01
Sense: Verified- Meaning and lesson
The proverb presents August rain as favorable to the food supply. It links a wet month with the expectation that people will have enough to eat.
More broadly, it expresses confidence that growing-season weather can help avert hardship. Its absolute phrasing is a proverbial assurance, not a dependable forecast.
- When it is used
Use the saying in a discussion of August weather and expected food supplies, particularly when rain is being considered a hopeful sign for crops. It conveys reassurance rather than a precise prediction.
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- Proverbial
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Report an issue with this meaning: A wet August never brings dearth.