Pouring with rain

Idiom

Pouring with rain

Definition

An idiom used to describe heavy rain.

Origin

The old English phrase ‘pouring of the rain’

Examples

It’s pouring with rain outside!

It was pouring with rain all day yesterday.

FAQs

What does it mean?

It means heavy rain.

Where does it come from?

It comes from the old English phrase ‘pouring of the rain’.

What other ways can it be used?

It can be used to refer to any kind of heavy rain, from a light drizzle to a downpour.