Classic British phrases including ‘the heavens have opened’ at risk of EXTINCTION with Gen Z never using them

Classic British weather-based phrases such as ‘the heavens have opened’ or ‘it’s blowing a gale’ are at risk of extinction – as Gen Z never use them.

A poll of 2,000 adults found only five per cent of 18-24-year-olds have used the term ‘brass monkeys’ to describe freezing conditions.

And just one in 10 have ever referred to ‘Jack Frost’ visiting when the mercury dips.