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俚语 devil is beating his wife
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devil is beating his wife

This expression is used to describe the weather when it is raining and sunny, also referred to as a "sunshower."
"Looks like the devil is beating his wife today," muttered the old coot as he felt the rain hit the back of his neck.

the devil is beating his wife

Saying used (especially in the southern US) when the sun is shining yet it's raining. I've been told that in Scandinavian countries they say "There's a marriage in Hades" for this, and in South America they say "The devil and his wife are dancing." (Since all version relate to the devil and his spouse, there's probably some older story that all these sayings derive from.)
I wanna know, have you ever seen the rain, coming down on a sunny day? Yes, the devil is beating his wife. (Heh, CCR reference too.)

The Devil is Beating His Wife

When the sun is shining but it's raining at the same time.
Adam: Look Jane! It's raining and there's sun at the same time.
Jane: The devil is beating his wife, adam.
Adam: Silly bastard!

devil beating his wife

When it's pouring rain but oddly enough the sun is still shining brightly, it is said 'The Devil Is Beating His Wife'
Devil Beating his Wife

devil's beating his wife

When the sun is shining and it is raining... The Devil Is Beating His Wife...
When the sun is shining but it is raining. The devil's beating his wife.

the Devil is beating his wife

An old saying that is used to describe times when it is raining but the sun is still shining and there is little to no cloud cover. Most commonly used by southern and/or country folk in the US.
Jim: Huh, the Devil is beating his wife.

Ted: What the hell is that supposed to mean?
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