devil's beating his wife
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English[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Phrase[edit]
- (Southern US) Said when it rains while the sun is shining; that is, when a sun shower occurs.
Usage notes[edit]
- The word devil may be capitalized, and the definite article may be included (the Devil is beating...) or omitted (devil's beating...).
Translations[edit]
interjection uttered when it rains while the sun is shining — see also sun shower
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