English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose
ON RAIN
It’s usually cool during the ~raining season~ (nonstandard).
It’s usually cool during the rainy season (standard).
She’s really prepared for ~raining days~ (nonstandard).
She’s really prepared for ~a raining day~ (nonstandard).
She’s really prepared for a rainy day (standard). A rainy day is a future time of need, esp financial need.
I will see you on Thursday, ~come rain, come shine~ (nonstandard).
I’ll see you on Thursday, come rain or shine (standard).
I’ll see you on Thursday, rain or shine (standard).
GAB
