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/
Idiom
said when something good or bad happens, very similar things also happen at the same time
Example:
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First my car broke down, and then I lost my job; when it rains, it pours.
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We had no sales for months, and now we have ten orders in one day; when it rains, it pours!