hail down
The term "hail down" is often used to describe both literal and metaphorical situations involving a forceful and sudden descent.
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Definition
B2Meteorology
To fall from the sky in the form of small ice pellets.
Example
- During the storm, hail was hailing down on the rooftops.
C1Figurative
To occur suddenly and forcefully, often referring to a large amount of something descending or impacting.
Example
- Criticism hailed down on the company after the scandal broke.
- The project faced numerous challenges that hailed down unexpectedly.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hail down":
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