“When It Rains, It Pours” is a slang term that means when something bad happens, other bad things tend to happen as well, often in quick succession.
This expression implies that when one unfortunate event occurs, it is often followed by a series of additional unfortunate events. It suggests that bad luck or adversity tends to come in clusters rather than singular occurrences.
Example 1: After losing his job, John’s car broke down, and then he received a large medical bill. When it rains, it pours.
Example 2: Sarah’s computer crashed, and then she spilled coffee on her keyboard. When it rains, it pours.
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