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come down in stair rods

idiom
Meaning

To rain heavily in long streaks.


Examples
SIMPLE

Don't go outside because it is coming down in stair rods.

CONTEXTUAL

We had to cancel our picnic because the rain was coming down in stair rods all afternoon.

COMPLEX

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.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    apples and pears

    [Cockney slang]stairs

  2. 02

    as they come

    As it is possible to be.

  3. 03

    blow to kingdom come

    To totally destroy (something); to annihilate or wipe out (something).

  4. 04

    Christmas come early

    Something very delightful or fortunate that is happening or has happened, especially earlier than expected.

  5. 05

    come a cropper

    To suffer some accident or misfortune; to fail.

  6. 06

    come a long way

    To make significant progress.

  7. 07

    come again

    A polite formula used when one has not heard or understood what has been said, or to indicate surprise.

  8. 08

    come alive

    to become responsive and animated.

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