pour down



pour down

 (on someone or something)
1. Lit. [for water, as with rain] to shower down on someone. The rain poured down on us, soaking us to the bone.
2. Fig. [for blessings, criticism, praise, kudos, etc.] to flow down on someone or something. Criticism poured down on the mayor until he resigned. Blessings poured down on the early settlers in the form of good harvests and plentiful game.
See also: down, pour

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Aifric-Irish, Scottish
DottyDAHT-eeEnglish
EastonEES-tənEnglish (Modern)
Denis['denis]
Marinella-Italian
Donatus-Late Roman