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Dry spell
What 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.
Example
The company experienced a dry spell in sales, with lower revenue during the off-season.
After a series of successful albums, the musician faced a dry spell in terms of chart-topping hits.
The agricultural region suffered from a dry spell, leading to poor crop yields and financial losses for farmers.
The sports team went through a dry spell, losing several games in a row before making a comeback.
1.2
a period of time that has passed without being in any sexual relationship
Example
After his breakup, Nicholas experienced a dry spell and went without any sexual encounters for several months.
Jessica had been going through a dry spell in her love life and hadn't been intimate with anyone for quite some time.
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.
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