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English · Latin scriptProverb: Verified

A wet August never brings dearth.

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Meaning: 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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