NovaKid paper planes

What does the idiom "When it Rains it Pours" mean?

shipsports_SARL
shipsports_SARL
What does the idiom "When it Rains it Pours" mean?
Hello All i want to ask about a phrase I came across 'when it rains, it pours' in a novel I was reading last night, and I'm curious about its meaning. Can you explain it to me?
shipsports_SARL_
1
Last update: 1 week ago
1 answers
Sheree
Sheree
Sheree_Delport - Tutor account
Native Speaker
South Africa

Hi there

Thank you for your question.

The phrase “When it rains, it pours” means that when something bad happens, other bad things or instances tend to occur at the same time as well, often all at once or in very quick succession of one another. It implies that problems come in waves all at the same time, instead of one bad thing happening now and then again at a much later stage. 

I hope this explanation answers your question and I look forward to answering any further questions you may have.

0
Last update: 2 months ago
Sign in
Don't have an account? Sign up now!
or sign in with email
By uploading your inquiries or questions, you agree with our Privacy Policy
Forgot your password?
Create an account
Already have an account? Sign in!
or continue with email
Cookies help us make Novakid better for you

Cookies are like the sprinkles on an ice cream sundae: they make the whole experience even better.

Our goal is to make Novakid the best online platform for learning English. So as you use our website, go ahead and enjoy the cookies — they're good for you!

You can personalize your choices by clicking on 'Cookie settings'.

Cookies help us make Novakid better for you

Cookies are like the sprinkles on an ice cream sundae: they make the whole experience even better. Our goal is to make Novakid the best online platform for learning English. So as you use our website, go ahead and enjoy the cookies - they're good for you!

Here are some examples of the cookies we use:
  • Advertising: To show you relevant ads from partners based on your activity on our website.
  • Analytics: To understand website usage to enhance user experience.
  • Personalization: To tailor content and offers to your past website interactions.

You can personalize your choices by clicking on ‘Cookie Settings’.

Cookie settings

Find more information about what cookies are and how we work with them in our Cookie policy and Privacy policy