When It Rains It Pours Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does When It Rains It Pours Idiom mean?

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when it rains it pours What does when it rains it pours mean?	problems often appear together in large numbers or quickly one after the other	When it rains it pours and much time was spent dealing with problem after problem caused by the new accounting system.
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shmen What does "shmen" mean?	freshmen; first-year college students

for life What does "for life" mean?	for the remainder of one's life	They got married last year and they plan to stay married for life.
Your call What does "Your call" mean?	If something is your call, it is up to you to make a decision on the matter.
back-ender What does "back-ender" mean?	automobile collision in which one car strikes the back or another
have a bee in one`s bonnet What does "have a bee in one`s bonnet" mean?	to have a fixed idea that stays in one's mind	My friend has a bee in her bonnet and she will not stop talking about moving to a new apartment.
tapped out What does "tapped out" mean?	broke; having no money
tug-of-war What does "tug-of-war" mean?	a situation in which two sides try to defeat each other, a struggle over something	The two countries have been involved in a tug-of-war over the disputed territory for many years.
have feet of clay What does "have feet of clay" mean?	have a character defect	The candidate has feet of clay and is being criticized by many of her opponents.

Fine words butter no parsnips What does "Fine words butter no parsnips" mean?	This idiom means that it's easy to talk, but talk is not action.
a bundle of nerves What does "a bundle of nerves" mean?	someone who is very nervous and anxious	I was a bundle of nerves after I finished studying for my exams.
eighty-six (86) What does "eighty-six (86)" mean?	eliminate someone or something; nix.	86 it.
con artist What does "con artist" mean?	swindler; someone who deceives people out of money
be off What does "be off" mean?	to leave or depart	I plan to be off very early tomorrow morning to go to the airport.

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When It Rains It Pours Idiom