dry spell
Plural
dry spells
1
a period in which the weather is really warm and there is no rain
The idiom "dry spell" originated from the English language and is used to describe a period of prolonged absence or scarcity of something, particularly referring to a lack of rainfall in the context of weather or a lack of success or productivity in other areas of life. The term "dry spell" draws its metaphorical meaning from the concept of a prolonged period without rain, signifying a period of drought or unproductivity.
- The farmers suffered greatly during the long dry spell, as their crops wilted due to the lack of rain.
- After a series of successful projects, the artist experienced a dry spell where creativity seemed elusive.
- The region is currently going through a dry spell, with no rainfall for the past two months.
- The team had a dry spell in scoring goals, resulting in a string of losses in their recent matches.
- The author encountered a dry spell in writing, struggling to find inspiration for their next book.