come down in stair rods
To rain heavily in long streaks.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Don't go outside because it is coming down in stair rods.”
“We had to cancel our picnic because the rain was coming down in stair rods all afternoon.”
“Although the forecast promised clear skies, the rain suddenly began coming down in stair rods, forcing the wedding guests to seek shelter in the nearby barn.”
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appetite comes with eating
Starting an activity increases one's desire to continue it.
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apples and pears
[Cockney slang]stairs
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as they come
As it is possible to be.
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blow to kingdom come
To totally destroy (something); to annihilate or wipe out (something).
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burn that bridge when one comes to it
To anticipate dealing with a problem or situation either by acting in a manner that alienates or cuts ties with others, or merely with the expectation of encountering trouble.
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Christmas come early
Something very delightful or fortunate that is happening or has happened, especially earlier than expected.
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come a cropper
To suffer some accident or misfortune; to fail.
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come a long way
To make significant progress.
Last updated August 10, 2026