Phrase guide

persist it down

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

Humorous euphemism for piss it down (rain heavily).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: rare

Examples

  • We got home just in time to watch the clouds start to persist it down.

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Antonyms: none provided

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