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