"the old woman is plucking her goose" meaning in All languages combined

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Phrase [English]

Audio: En-au-the old woman is plucking her goose.ogg [Australia]
Etymology: Metaphoric, likening the snowflakes to white feathers. Head templates: {{head|en|phrase|head=the old woman is plucking her goose}} the old woman is plucking her goose
  1. (idiomatic, informal) It is snowing. Tags: idiomatic, informal Categories (topical): Snow Related terms: devil's beating his wife

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