make the weather
To be extraordinarily effective, especially when in a position of authority.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The new manager really makes the weather in this office.”
“As the lead architect, she makes the weather on every project by setting the tone for the entire design team.”
“The seasoned diplomat makes the weather in international negotiations, consistently steering the conversation toward his desired outcomes through sheer force of personality.”
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absence makes the heart grow fonder
One feels more love or affection for those one loves when parted from them.
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cannot make it
Cannot reach satisfactory or expected standards or do something competently; describes someone in a hopeless situation.
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doctors make the worst patients
It is difficult to advise people on subjects that they are experts on.
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enough to make a cat laugh
Very outlandish or outrageous.
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enough to make the angels weep
Something so distressing that it causes one to lose hope and faith.
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fine feathers make fine birds
Something that appears beautiful or good is by definition beautiful or good.
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have it made
To have accomplished all there is to do; to have no further work or difficulty.
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how's the weather
Indicating a change of subject to unimportant topics.
Last updated August 10, 2026