Take an umbrella with you in case it rains.

Meaning: This means to ask someone to carry an umbrella with them in case it rains.

Choice of Words: Take means to hold or carry something. Umbrella is a device used to protect people from rain or sun. With means in the company of or accompanied by. You is the person being spoken to. In means inside or within. Case means a situation or set of circumstances. Rains is the third person singular present tense of the verb "rain", which means to fall as drops of water from the sky.

Alternative Expressions

Grab your brolly in case it pours.

Meaning: This means that if it starts raining heavily, you should quickly take your umbrella with you so that you don't get drenched.

Choice of Words: Grab means to take hold of something quickly. Brolly is a slang word for an umbrella. In means inside or surrounded by something. Case means if something happens. It refers to the rain. Pours is the verb that means to rain heavily.

Bring your rain protector just in case the clouds open up.

Meaning: This means that if the clouds start to rain, you should bring your umbrella with you so that you don't get wet.

Choice of Words: Bring means to take something with you. Rain is the water that falls from the sky. Protector is something that keeps you safe from something else. Just means only or merely. In means inside or surrounded by something. Case means if something happens. Clouds are the white or gray things in the sky. Open means to become uncovered or exposed.

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