Dictionary of Phrase and Fable—S

Squalls

Look out for squalls. Expect to meet with difficulties. A nautical term.

“If this is the case, let the ministry look out for squalls.” —Newspaper paragraph, July 6th, 1894

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
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