[Idiom] weather words

[bemus]

I haven't got time. I'm s.....under with work;
XZ was in f.......of tears after breaking up with him.

What weather words fit into these sentences?
Thanks.

 

[catbert]

The first one is "snowed under".

The second word, I am thinking, is "flood".

 

[waflob]

I think it should be "floods", not "flood". I agree with the first one though.

 

[catbert]

I think it should be "floods", not "flood".

Either way, though, have you ever heard anybody say that? I haven't. :-?

 

[Tdol]

I have.

 

[waflob]

Yes, "floods of tears" is a common expression. I indicates that the person is very upset.

 

[catbert]

Yes, "floods of tears" is a common expression. I indicates that the person is very upset.

"I was in floods of tears when we broke up"? I seriously never ever heard anyone say that. :?:

 

[bemus]

Your answers were of great help!:up:

 

[waflob]

"I was in floods of tears when we broke up"? I seriously never ever heard anyone say that. :?:

I've never been to the North Pole, but I know it's damned cold there ^^

 

[catbert]

I've never been to the North Pole, but I know it's damned cold there ^^

As much as I appreciate snark, I just don't believe this is a common expression.
Will keep my ears open for it from now on.

 

[bhaisahab]

As much as I appreciate snark, I just don't believe this is a common expression.
Will keep my ears open for it from now on.

To be "in floods of tears" is common enough in BrE. It's probably the climate that does it.;-)