NATURE
make bad feelings between people disappear
clear the air
very busy and lively
In full swing
rain heavily
Bucket down
a general, useful rule
a rule of thumb
J.K. Rowling, Newt Scamander
Fantastic Beasts
completely unexpectedly
out of the blue
succeed by their own efforts
Sink or swim
a very hot and sunny day
A scorcher
refuse to change their position
dig one's heels in
three young orphans
Lemony Snicket’s A Series Of Unfortunate Events
undecided
up in the air
admit defeat, or stop trying to do something
trow in the towel
whatever the weather
Come rain or shine
argue and disagree over smth
a bone of contention
the magical kingdom of Stormhold, a fallen star
Stardust
something new / more exciting
a breath of fresh air
an argument or competition will be very intense
the gloves are off
postpone or cancel
Take a rain check (on)
come to fully accept or understand something
get your head (a)round
Meg, father happens to be a scientist, Oprah Winfrey
A Wrinkle In Time
everyone could feel it
in the air
alert and efficient
On the ball
look too closely at the small details to see a whole situation clearly
see the forest for the trees
tell the truth about what he had done so that he did not feel guilty any more
make a clean breast of smth
Spanish Civil War, Ofelia
Pan’s Labyrinth