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rain or shineIt doesn’t matter what the circumstances are or whatever happens; whatsoever the conditions or the weather is; it's most commonly used to say that an event still happen (will not be canceled) even if it rains; See also, come rain or come shineRate it:
rain pitchforksTo rain heavily.Rate it:
rain stopped playThe cessation of an activity or operation due to rain.Rate it:
rainbow babyA baby born following a miscarriage, stillbirth, or the death of an infant. Also known as a 'sunshine' baby or an 'angel' baby. They bring joy to a grieving family following stillbirth or infant loss.Rate it:
rainbows and unicornsA wonderful scenario.Rate it:
rained cats and dogspouredRate it:
raining cats and dogsRaining very heavily; excessive downpourRate it:
rainy dayA difficult period of need, when things do not go right.Rate it:
raise a handTo raise one's arm and hand.Rate it:
raise a handTo volunteer.Rate it:
raise a stinkTo complain; to demand attention or remedy for a problem.Rate it:
Raise an EyebrowShocking or surprising someone by saying something exceptional or doing something extraordinary; showing the facial expressions of disapproving somethingRate it:
raise cainTo cause trouble; to behave in a disruptive manner; to make a problem; the phrase is actually "raise Cain" since Cain is a person's nameRate it:
raise eyebrowsTo cause surprise.Rate it:
raise eyebrowsTo cause mild disapproval.Rate it:
raise eyebrowsUsed other than as an idiom: see raise, eyebrows.Rate it:
raise hellTo cause a great disturbance.Rate it:
raise one's handTo dare to question.Rate it:
raise one's handTo volunteer.Rate it:
raise one's voiceTo speak loudly.Rate it:
raise somebody's hacklesMake someone angry.Rate it:
raise someone's hacklesTo anger someone.Rate it:
raise someone's shagTo anger or annoy someone.Rate it:
raise the barTo raise standards or expectations, especially by creating something to a higher standard.Rate it:
raise the curtainBegin or start.Rate it:
raise the flag and see who salutesIt generates, usually as a preliminary step.Rate it:
raise the roofTo cause a commotion, as by boisterous celebrating or loud complaining; to make considerable noise.2008 Oct. 15, Leslie Ferenc, "Voters opt for stability of Guarnieri" in the Toronto Star (Canada)Jubilant Liberal supporters raised the roof of a Mississauga restaurant after incumbent Albina Guarnieri was swept back into office for her seventh term.Rate it:
raise the roof2008 Oct. 15, Leslie Ferenc, "Voters opt for stability of Guarnieri" in the Toronto Star (Canada)Rate it:
raise the spectreTo cause concern that something unfortunate might happen.Rate it:
raise the stakesTo increase in significance or risk.Rate it:
raise the stakesTo raise the stakes of a hand of poker.Rate it:
raise upTo raiseRate it:
raised by wolvesUncivilized, unmannered.Rate it:
raised by wolvesA person who is not polite or civilizedRate it:
raised in a barnUncivilized, unmannered.Rate it:
rakeA garden tool with a row of pointed teeth fixed to a long handle, used for collecting grass or debris, or for loosening soil.Rate it:
rakeA lot, plenty.Rate it:
rakeA set of coupled rail vehicles, normally coaches or wagons.Rate it:
rakeThe direction of slip during fault movement. The rake is measured within the fault plane.Rate it:
rakeThe sloped edge of a roof at or adjacent to the first or last rafter.Rate it:
rake into collect something such as leaves into a pile, often with a rakeRate it:
rake into receive or to collect a large quantity ofRate it:
rake it inTo make a lot of money.Rate it:
rake offTo remove (something from something) in a sweeping motion.Rate it:
rake offUsed other than as an idiom: rake off.Rate it:
rake outTo fly too far and wide from its master while hovering above waiting till the game is sprung.Rate it:
rake outTo clean by removing material with a rake.Rate it:
rake overTo discuss something unpleasant from the past.Rate it:
rake over old coalsTo bring back old problems; to dig up old trouble.Rate it:
rake over the coalsTo call to task or to reprimand severely.Rate it:

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