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Dry spell
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "dry spell" and when to use it?
The idiom "dry spell" originated from the English language and is used to describe a period of prolonged absence or scarcity of something, particularly referring to a lack of rainfall in the context of weather or a lack of success or productivity in other areas of life. The term "dry spell" draws its metaphorical meaning from the concept of a prolonged period without rain, signifying a period of drought or unproductivity.
1.1
a period that is lacking productivity, profit, success, etc.
1.2
a period of time that has passed without being in any sexual relationship
dry spell
n
Example
The team had a dry spell in scoring goals, resulting in a string of losses in their recent matches.
The farmers suffered greatly during the long dry spell, as their crops wilted due to the lack of rain.
The author encountered a dry spell in writing, struggling to find inspiration for their next book.
The region is currently going through a dry spell, with no rainfall for the past two months.
After a series of successful projects, the artist experienced a dry spell where creativity seemed elusive.
