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when it rains, it pours

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

Unfortunate events occur in streaks or clusters, often in short periods of time.

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CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

when life gives you lemons, make lemonade when one door closes, another opens when opportunity knocks when push comes to shove when the balloon goes up when the cat's away

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