I don't like it when it's windy like this

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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A: Oh, oh, it’s getting windy outside. I don’t like it when it’s windy like this. I… I feel scared.

I don’t like it when it’s windy like this.

I don’t like it ←

I don’t like what?

What does “it” refer to?

Does it mean “I don’t like the weather when it’s windy like this”?

Thank you

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You are correct. It refers to the weather.

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Thank you so much, NearlyNapping :tulip:

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I don’t like it when I smell smoke.
I don’t like it when the airplane is bumpy.
I don’t like it when it’s mosquito season.

In your case it’s the weather, but in general it could be whatever it is you’re experiencing. The rest of the sentence should tell you what they mean by “it”.

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Thank you so much, Arinker :tulip:

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