Piss it down Meaning in English
expression
ˈpɪs/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈdaʊn
PISS-it-DOWN
pˈɪs/ /ˈɪt/ /dˈaʊn
PISS-it-DOWN
Definition
A very informal and slightly vulgar British English expression meaning that it is raining very heavily.
Usage & Nuances
This expression is British, very informal, and considered crude or vulgar; avoid in formal situations. Only use when talking with friends. Can be replaced with 'pour (down)' or 'rain cats and dogs' in neutral contexts.
Spanish: llover a cántaros - llover muy fuerte (coloquial, vulgar)Portuguese (BR): chover pra caramba - chover muito forte (informal, vulgar)Portuguese (PT): chover a potes - chover fortemente (informal, vulgar)Chinese (Simplified): 下得特别大（俚语，粗俗） - 下倾盆大雨（俚语，粗俗）Chinese (Traditional): 下得特別大（俚語，粗俗） - 下傾盆大雨（俚語，粗俗）Hindi: ज़ोरदार बारिश होना (अत्यंत अनौपचारिक, अशिष्ट)Arabic: تمطر بغزارة (تعبير عامي، فظ)Bengali: ঝড়ের মতো বৃষ্টি হওয়া - খুব জোরে বৃষ্টি পড়াRussian: льёт как из ведра - льёт проливной дождьJapanese: 土砂降りになる - めちゃくちゃ雨が降るVietnamese: mưa như trút nước - mưa xối xảKorean: 비가 억수같이 쏟아지다 - 장대비가 내리다Turkish: bardaktan boşanırcasına yağmak - şakır şakır yağmakUrdu: موسلا دھار بارش ہونا - تیز بارش ہوناIndonesian: hujan deras sekali - hujan turun deras
Example Sentences
It's pissing it down outside, so bring an umbrella.
basic
Yesterday, it pissed it down all afternoon.
basic
If it pisses it down tomorrow, the match will be cancelled.
basic
Ugh, it's really pissing it down—my shoes are soaked!
natural
Don’t go out now—it’s pissing it down and you’ll get drenched.
natural
Typical British summer—it’s either too hot or it’s pissing it down.
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