idiom
before the snow flies
bih-FOR thuh SNOH FLYZ
bɪˈfɔːr ðə snoʊ flaɪzListen
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Syllable breakdown
beforethesnowflies
Dictionary meaning
Before winter arrives or conditions become harsh.
Examples
- We need to finish the roof before the snow flies.
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