Rain down
/reɪn daʊn/B1
PreIntermediate
1. To fall or be released in large quantities from above, often used for literal or figurative substances.
- During the celebration, confetti rained down on the crowds.
- The volcano erupted, and ash rained down on the nearby villages.
2. To direct or inflict something, such as criticism or attacks, heavily and continuously upon someone or something.
- The coach rained down criticism on the players after their poor performance.
- The protesters rained down slogans against the new policy.
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