Black over Bill's mother

Said when it's likely to rain soon.

'Look at those clouds, it's a bit black over Bill's mother, methinks.'

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black over bills mothers house

It will rain shortly, expect rain in the next 20 minutes or so.

Q. Shall we have a picnic Ginger?
A. No Sedgewick, it's black over bills mothers house.

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It's a bit black over Bill's mother's

A phrase used when you can see dark clouds in the distance, esp. in summer.

Used in North West England, and possibly other places as well.

"Nice clear sky, isn't it?"

"It's a bit black over Bill's mother's though."

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Black over bills mothers house.

To see a dark rain cloud on the horizon.

look its "Black over bills mothers house."