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devil is beating his wife

Asked in: SSC CPO 2022 T-1

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  1. SSC CPO 2022 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

    Select the correct meaning of the idiom in bold and italics.
    Look, the devil is beating his wife. Do you think we'll see a rainbow?

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: C) The sun is shining while it rains

    Answer: 3
    Solution (Correct Option – 3: The sun is shining while it rains):
    The idiom “the devil is beating his wife” is a humorous or old-fashioned expression that refers to the weather phenomenon when it is raining while the sun is still shining. This condition is sometimes also associated with the appearance of a rainbow.
    Example:
    “Look, the devil is beating his wife. Maybe we’ll see a rainbow.”
    → Means: It’s raining while the sun is out.
    Why other options are incorrect:
    • Option 1: Refers to debate or argument, unrelated.
    • Option 2: Describes idle mischief, not the weather.
    • Option 4: Refers to the idiom “speak of the devil,” not this one.
    Difficult Word Meaning:
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