Cloud over
/klaʊd ˈəʊvə /B1
PreIntermediate
1. To become less cheerful, or to appear worried or upset, often seen in someone's facial expression.
- Her face clouded over when she heard the bad news.
- The student's expression clouded over as he struggled to understand the problem.
2. To become overcast, referring to the weather when clouds cover the sky.
- The sky clouded over quickly, and it soon began to rain.
- By the afternoon, the bright morning had clouded over.
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