spring thunder; metaphor for a sudden, major event or good news
Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
the sound of thunder in spring
literaryRefers literally to the first thunder heard at the beginning of the season, often associated with the awakening of nature.
Last night, we heard the first spring thunder, announcing that the bitter winter has ended.
After the spring thunder, all things revive, and the earth looks entirely new.
noun
a sudden, startling, and significant event or piece of news (often good)
literaryUsed metaphorically for a major development that breaks a period of calm or expectation, similar to "a bolt from the blue" in English, but often with a positive or transformative connotation.
The signing of this cooperation agreement is like a clap of spring thunder, and it will bring enormous change to our industry.
The news of his invention was like a clap of spring thunder, shaking the entire scientific community.
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The introduction of the new policy was like a clap of spring thunder, injecting new vitality into the market.