Prediction of good weather.
Red sky at night
RED SKY at NIYT
rɛd skaɪ ət naɪt
Phrase
Example Sentences
"Red sky at night, shepherd's delight."
"Look, red sky at night."
Etymology & History
British weather lore saying. Shepherds delight.
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Era
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