When dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
When dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
Meaning in plain English
The saying treats dew on grass as a promise that rain will not follow. Its never wording makes the prediction absolute.
Example
A reader records the dew observation while leaving the later weather prediction unconfirmed.
Deeper explanation and when to use it
The supplied gloss discusses the absence of dew rather than proving this guarantee from its presence. A responsible explanation distinguishes observation from prediction without inventing a timeframe. Seeing dew does not by itself verify the saying’s claim.
When to use it
Use it to examine the absolute claim in a dew-based forecast.
Keep in mind
No rain-free period or dependable guarantee from dew is established.
Edsverb editorial interpretation · agent reviewed · 2026-10-05. This explains the saying; it does not establish its historical origin.
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