Meaning When troubles come they often come together.
Usage Worldwide, but somewhat old-fashioned.
Example
- The boiler broke down, the weather turned freezing and Jack's got the flu. It never rains but it pours!
Pronunciation
Idiom
It never rains but it pours
What does "It never rains but it pours" mean?
When troubles come they often come together.
It never rains but it pours
Britain, 18th century.