Meaning of the word "when it rains, it pours" in English

What does "when it rains, it pours" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

when it rains, it pours

US /wɛn ɪt reɪnz, ɪt pɔːrz/
UK /wen ɪt reɪnz, ɪt pɔːz/
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Idiom

said when something good or bad happens, very similar things also happen at the same time

Example:
First my car broke down, and then I lost my job; when it rains, it pours.
We had no sales for months, and now we have ten orders in one day; when it rains, it pours!