Explore English traditional proverbsReviewed 2026-10-02
Meaning: Verified- Meaning and lesson
A fierce gust may strike with great force, yet the proverb suggests that its most intense burst will soon pass.
The image offers reassurance during trouble: a difficult spell can feel overwhelming without necessarily lasting a long time.
- When it is used
Use it to comfort someone facing a sudden, intense difficulty, or to suggest that a fierce episode may soon ease. It expresses hope, not a dependable prediction.
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- Rhymed, proverbial
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Report an issue with this meaning: The sharper the blast, The shorter 'twill last.