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devil's_beating_his_wife

devil's beating his wife

English

Alternative forms

  • the devil's beating his wife
  • the devil is beating his wife

Interjection

devil's beating his wife

  1. (Southern US) Said when it rains while the sun is shining; that is, when a sunshower occurs.

Usage notes

  • "Devil" is sometimes capitalized.

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