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What does it mean?
The weather is described as unsuitable for anyone, setting a comedic scene.
In plain terms
The night is too bad for anyone to be outside.
What can you take from it?
Use weather to set a mood.

Where it applies

  • opening a scene
  • complaining about weather

Putting it to work

  • use setting for tone
  • share complaints

Questions to consider

  • How does weather affect your mood?
  • What is a bad night?

Another view

It is hyperbolic and not universally true.

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