Il pleut comme vache qui pisse

Meaning: It's pouring down — a crude, vivid way to say the rain is coming down extremely hard.

Language: French

Literally: It rains like a cow that pisses

Category: Nature

Origin: A rustic French expression from farm life, comparing a heavy downpour to the forceful stream of a urinating cow.

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set in stone — Unchangeable and permanent, fixed beyond modification.
drop in the bucket — A contribution or action so small it is negligible compared to a massive problem.
bed of roses — A situation or life that is entirely easy, comfortable, and free from hardship.
made in the shade — Assured of comfort, success, or an effortless, favorable position.
turn up the heat — To make a situation more intense, uncomfortable, or urgent.
chase a rainbow — To pursue something that is impossible or unrealistic to attain.

Mettre la puce à l'oreille — To arouse someone's suspicion or make them uneasy about something.
Sortir de ses gonds — To fly into a rage; to lose one's temper suddenly and violently.
Reprendre du poil de la bête — To recover one's strength or spirit after a setback; to bounce back.
Arriver comme un cheveu sur la soupe — To show up at a completely inopportune, awkward moment.
Jeter le bébé avec l'eau du bain — To discard something valuable while getting rid of what's unwanted.
C'est l'hôpital qui se fout de la charité — Said when someone criticizes another for a flaw they share themselves; the pot calling th…

Tu as de la répartie — You're brilliantly quick-witted — always ready with the perfect comeback.
T'as pas inventé le fil à couper le beurre — You're not exactly a genius — the wire to cut butter is about the most obvious tool imagi…
Tête de mule — An impossibly stubborn person who refuses to change their mind no matter what.