Can you explain what "raining cats and dogs" means?
2023-06-25
This is what goPenpal answered
Of course, "raining cats and dogs" is a popular English idiom. It's used to describe very heavy rain, similar to how a downpour might seem if cats and dogs were falling from the sky. ☔️ The origin of the phrase is a bit murky, but it's been in use since at least the 1600s! Despite the wackiness of its literal meaning, it has nothing to do with pets. Just remember this phrase when you encounter a thunderstorm or a deluge, and you'll sound like a native English speaker! 😄
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