Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'When it rains, it pours'.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Idioms and Phrases MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'When it rains, it pours'.”
The accepted answer is D. Difficult or unfortunate situations often seem to happen all at once. 'When it rains, it pours' means difficult or unfortunate situations often seem to happen all at once.
- A. To openly and visibly show one's emotions
Why not A: “To openly and visibly show one's emotions” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Difficult or unfortunate situations often seem to happen all at once. 'When it rains, it pours' means difficult or unfortunate situations often seem to happen all at once.
- B. Someone who argues against a position to test the strength of the argument, not out of genuine disagreement
Why not B: “Someone who argues against a position to test the strength of the argument, not out of genuine disagreement” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Difficult or unfortunate situations often seem to happen all at once. 'When it rains, it pours' means difficult or unfortunate situations often seem to happen all at once.
- C. In very good health
Why not C: “In very good health” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Difficult or unfortunate situations often seem to happen all at once. 'When it rains, it pours' means difficult or unfortunate situations often seem to happen all at once.
- D. Difficult or unfortunate situations often seem to happen all at once ✓
Correct answer
D. Difficult or unfortunate situations often seem to happen all at once
Explanation
'When it rains, it pours' means difficult or unfortunate situations often seem to happen all at once.
Source: Idioms and Phrases Official FPSC/NTS/PPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, Idioms, FPSC, PPSC, phrases, NTS
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