Scotch mist

Scotch mist

A thick mist and drizzling rain, as is common in some parts of Scotland and England. Primarily heard in UK. I hope you brought your umbrella today, because we'll be walking in a Scotch mist.
See also: mist, scotch
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • drizzle down
  • mizzle
  • mizzle a wild card word for words beginning with
  • be (as) thick as thieves
  • (as) thick as mince
  • loom out of
  • loom out of (something)
  • come thick and fast
References in periodicals archive
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But while the splendour of Britain's highest peak remained shrouded in Scotch mist, this brave Dutch diver left nothing to the imagination and made sure tourists and locals got a real eyeful.
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a bottle of Scotch Mist. And the little Dutchman will be teetotal on March 18.
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If the players qualify for a European spot this season, they'll now be given a tub of elbow grease, a bottle of Scotch mist and a two-week holiday in Brigadoon.
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