April showers bring May flowers

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Proverb

April showers bring May flowers

1. The month of April, traditionally a rainy period, gives way to May, when flowers will bloom because of the water provided to them by the April rains.
2. (by extension, figurative) A period of discomfort or hardship can provide the basis for a period of happiness and joy.

Translations

Translations

• Spanish: marzo ventoso y abril lluvioso sacan a mayo florido y hermoso

See also

• every dark cloud has a silver lining
• ne'er cast a clout till May be out